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By Bridgid Nzekwu

Updated on 22 August 2008

It is official, the economy has stop growing for first time since 1992.

Figures for the second quarter of 2008 show economic performance was flat.

It is the first time in 16 years the economy has stopped growing.

With the cost of living rising, and energy bills still increasing, the news has increased fears of a recession.

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