Credit CrunchYou are in: Tyne > Credit Crunch  The man who broke the Northern Rock story, Robert Peston, came to the region to answer his critics.  The Sanctuary Wildlife Care Centre in Ulgham is struggling to survive the credit crunch.  Listen to Jonathan Miles for information and advice on how to make your money go further. Features, views and analysis on how the recession is affecting the north-east of England. 麻豆官网首页入口 Business Editor Robert Peston denies causing a run on Newcastle-based Northern Rock. Animal shelters have claimed the economic downturn is forcing people to abandon their pets.  A year after Northern Rock's troubles emerged, people have contacted the 麻豆官网首页入口 with their stories. Businesses in the region have been boosted as more people holiday in the UK. Charities and sponsors are feeling the financial pinch with the credit crunch. The Northern Rock Foundation will be handing out less money because of the financial situation. The bank's been accused of being too tough on mortgage holders who can't meet their payments.  The rising cost of fuel means fishermen are finding it increasingly hard to make a living. 麻豆官网首页入口 Business meets some of those who were affected by the Northern Rock crisis. You are in: Tyne > Credit Crunch |
