Sentences with phrase «difficult economic climate»

I need not remind everyone how difficult the economic climate has made life for many people across the country, not least for small businesses and young people.

The latest round of divorce statistics show that young married couples may be bonding more in the current difficult economic climate.

«This is the first year that Welsh Councils have not been protected from the very difficult economic climate,» said Mr. Black.

«Despite the fact that millennials are coming of age in one of the most difficult economic climates in the past 100 years, they continue to be most willing to pay extra for sustainable offerings — almost three - out - of - four respondents,» says Nielsen.

«This is an encouraging set of figures in what is still an incredibly difficult economic climate.

Plans to extend flexible working for parents of children up to 16 will present difficulties for smaller employers and the FSB had urged a pause on the extension to this legislation given the already difficult economic climate.

To compete in the ever - increasingly difficult economic climate, art institutions, of which the Biennale is considered part, must be broader in scope and imagination.

Our success in handling professional indemnity claims is reflected in the significant volume and variety of claims resolved during the course of both the last recession in the early 1990's and again in today's very difficult economic climate.

LAWPRO President Michelle Strom noted that LAWPRO's ability to earn a consistent «A (Excellent)» rating from the world's leading insurance rating agency «is particularly gratifying given the more difficult economic climate of the past year.

The Southern Africans are primed to make their debut in the competition for African players based in the continent's local leagues after overcoming a difficult economic climate and the subsequent suspension of the Namibian Premier League to qualify.

One point for «longterm challenges», fi ve points for «difficult economic climate» and 20 points for «Tony Blair».

Giscard d'Estaing made key economic and social reforms but struggled for reelection in a difficult economic climate.

Gov. Cuomo was adamant that his inaugural be an austere event as a matter of sensitivity during a difficult economic climate.

Because of the difficult economic climate, the county executive could only bump salaries up one grade, the 2010 resolution said.

Hikind stressed that both the Governor the state assembly and the state senate publicly support the TAP bill, but the bill has lingered due to the difficult economic climate.

Likewise, there is evidence to suggest that many young people lack an understanding of how to manage their financial circumstances, which is a particular issue in the context of a difficult economic climate and increasingly common instances of personal debt and insolvency.

Sherif was responsive to Legislative Committee members» messages about the importance of providing support for teachers and principals in this difficult economic climate.

Once again, the «Imported From Detroit» campaign was seen to resonate well with consumers in a difficult economic climate.

The magazine developed quite a fan base but unfortunately in today's difficult economic climate we felt the need to place our resources elsewhere at this time.

In part one of this two - part interview, Connie talks about the history of Battenkill Books, the strategies that have kept the business growing despite the difficult economic climate, her perspective on ebooks and their impact on publishing and bookstores, and the variety of customer preferences that she encounters on a daily basis.

Mary Puma, Chairman and CEO of Axcelis, said: «This transaction serves the best interests of Axcelis shareholders as it enables us to fulfill our senior debt obligations and gives us greater financial flexibility during this difficult economic climate and semiconductor industry downturn.

Many people struggle with major decisions in this difficult economic climate, from contemplating the differences between balance transfer credit cards to choosing a low APR credit card that best serves their needs.

It's also important to note that we have a growing and engaged audience which, in this difficult economic climate, is no small feat.»

«The difficult economic climate has led all customer demographics to reassess their travel habits,» said Gillon.

I think the real question facing Single Player games going forward - particularly in the difficult economic climate of today - is how to reduce the cost of getting the game world into the hands of players, and increase the amount of high - profit - margin content we release post-launch into these stable, proven platforms.

My time at UBS coincided with a difficult economic climate and witnessing the bank's response to this first hand was fascinating.

Many people, especially in a difficult economic climate, are only a single, unexpected injury away from having to deal with a financial crisis.

For some time, the market has been experiencing the perfect storm: a combination of sluggish trading conditions in a difficult economic climate, alongside significant regulatory change, including the Legal Services Act, which allows new players with deep pockets to enter the sector.

In reaching his decision, Justice Hood also took judicial notice of the difficult economic climate in southern Ontario and, in particular, the GTA.

Brandeis founded SBLI in a difficult economic climate amid one of the worst stock market crashes in 1907, and when insurance was generally deemed as expensive.

However the difficult economic climate meant that her role was made redundant.

The difficult economic climate means that the war for talent is more important than ever before, as organisations look to recruit and retain people who will give them a competitive edge.»

It might seem that career coaching would be a luxury in today's difficult economic climate.

«Our third quarter continued to demonstrate that grocery - anchored shopping centers with their focus on non-discretionary expenditures continue to perform well in a difficult economic climate.»