Speaking ahead of figures tomorrow which are expected to show the economy is growing again he gave an upbeat verdict. Mr Darling said: "The worst of the recession is behind us. A year ago, the world banking system and the global economy were staring into the abyss. Today, the financial system is more stable. Confidencemore stable. Confidence is returning across the world economy, in a way few would have thought possible at the beginning of this year." His speech in the City of London raised hopes the recession will be declared officially over in the next 24 hours. Full Article at Mirror.co.uk