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Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up one of the more obscure Latin words, consectetur, from a Lorem Ipsum passage,… Read more »

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Lord Mandelson says the Post Office could be saved
Mandelson offers hope to Post Office

Lord Mandelson has pressed the prime minister to save the Post Office network by allowing it to offer government services and financial products, according to a leaked letter seen by the Guardian newspaper. It says Lord Mandelson suggests the current economic downturn and “recent events in the financial services” present an opportunity for the Post… Read more »

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Mr Cameron says tax breaks for businesses will help save jobs
Conservatives call for business tax break

David Cameron has outlined new tax incentives for businesses who employ people that have been on unemployment benefit for three months or more. He says the proposals are “fully funded transparent” tax reforms which will create new jobs and fight unemployment as the economy enters recession. Repeating his assertion that the Conservatives would “not stand… Read more »