1.   And not surprisingly, the motorists hardest hit by recession are those living in London and the south-east.

2.   As the recession hit, many traders were forced out of business.

3.   But those images are becoming harder and harder to stomach in a world hit by recession.

4.   Stock traders who ignore these signs are in danger of being caught napping when a recession hits.

5.   Unprofitable flight routes have been axed as recession hits the aviation industry.

6.   Even when the recession hit there was money to be made from liquidations and restructurings.

7.   But the recession hit us badly.

8.   She had a thriving business in Wallingford High Street, before the recession hit her customers pockets and at the same time sent her overheads soaring.

9.   The recession has hit the farming community as hard as anyone -- and the last thing farmers want to see is their livelihood going up in smoke.