With Britain's longest double-dip recession for more than 50 years expected to be confirmed by figures out today ... struggling families and businesses in Bournemouth could be offered loans ... by the Council.

The proposals will be discussed at a Cabinet meeting later.

The community financing scheme which would allow small firms to borrow cash to grow - and Council Leader John Beesley says first time buyers would be able to get a place in Boscombe:

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