Scotland's Government is about to 'write off' £425 million! Surely a reckless move?
The bill will bring an end to the collection of debts owed for non-payment of the Community Charge (aka Poll Tax) in Scotland.
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Britain's Chancellor George Osborne confirmed Whitehall would give the Bank of England more power.
Greek markets buoyed by government desire for cooperation
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Thailand dips to deflation but core inflation rises, baht strengthens
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India revises fiscal 2013 GDP growth to 6.9% from 4.7%
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Exxon Mobil bars discrimination against LGBT workers
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Russian dating website Topface pays off 'Mastermind' hacker following email breach
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