Gordon Brown is said to be optimistic about the UK’s economic future after figures are not as bad as they had predicted. He has said that the actions his government has taken to help out small business finances and homeowners as well as getting unemployed back to work has made a real difference.

He said, "The action we're taking shows that we're in a position to look forward with some optimism about the future," let us hope he is right.

With small business finance, a key issue and small businesses said to be part of the driving force in lifting the UK out of the recession this government should continue to encourage them to grow even in tough economic climates.

Gordon Brown said Tuesday that the actions his government has taken to support small businesses and homeowners and help get people back into work made him optimistic about the economic outlook.

"I think that the action we're taking shows that we're in a position to look forward with some optimism about the future," he told reporters at a news conference.