At the beginning of January we all went around wishing each other a 'Happy New Year' and I suspect that, given the current climate, there was considerable feeling behind each greeting. The Credit Crunch is has now become a financial crisis and this country, as well as many others in the world are moving into a recession which is set to last for some time. It is a difficult time for all of us. Those who are employed are worried about the security of their jobs. Others have lost their jobs and face an uncertain future. Those who are retired are finding their income restricted as savings or investments show poor returns.
Isolated showers continuing overnight, mainly towards the north coast, otherwise a dry night with clear spells. Remaining rather breezy despite winds easing, helping to keep temperatures generally up, but cooler in the countryside. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
Friday:
A dry and bright start, but turning cloudier into the afternoon with the odd spot of rain, but most places staying dry. Remaining rather breezy. Maximum temperature 19 °C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
Mostly cloudy on Saturday with patchy rain and stronger winds. Drier and brighter to the east of high ground on Sunday. Warmer on Monday with lighter winds but rather cloudy.
At the beginning of January we all went around wishing each other a 'Happy New Year' and I suspect that, given the current climate, there was considerable feeling behind each greeting. The Credit Crunch is has now become a financial crisis and this country, as well as many others in the world are moving into a recession which is set to last for some time. It is a difficult time for all of us. Those who are employed are worried about the security of their jobs. Others have lost their jobs and face an uncertain future. Those who are retired are finding their income restricted as savings or investments show poor returns.