MEPs' new powers increase risk of EU protectionism<BR>
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Greek PM refuses to rule out forced restructuring if voluntary deal cannot be reached; IMF looks to increase its funds to deal with eurozone crisis
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Size of second Greek bailout may need to be increased; Handelsblatt: German government has begun preparing for the return of the Drachma
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Local Labour MP John Denham has reacted angrily to the 8.2% hike in water bills by Southern Water, the highest increase in the country. He's accused Southern Water and the City Council of wasting money and driving up bills. Warning that many families will struggle to meet the new charges he said that it is particularly galling that Southern Water has to spend £500,000 on replacing a sew...
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"And as to neoliberalism laid bare. Yes, the industrial revolution is the only way we humans have found of improving the living standards of the average guy in the street. I, as a liberal (even if neo) would like the living standards of the average guy to increase. Thus I support the industrial revolution. Yes, in all its mess and clamour: for it is making things better. Iâm out and I&ac...
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Readers may be interested in an e-petition on the HM Government website which calls on the Government to implement the tax cuts for the poorest which Nick Clegg called for last week. It says: Please sign this to persuade George Osborne to fast track the Lib Dem policy to increase the income tax threshold to
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Russian gas export monopoly Gazprom has restricted supplies to Europe, its largest foreign market, to cover an increase in domestic demand caused by a cold snap. More »
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