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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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Smith defends Home Office against ‘spin’ row

The home secretary has appeared before MPs to unpick the latest Home Office “spin” row. The Home Office has been accused of quashing evidence 5,000 illegal immigrants had been cleared to work in security because it thought the story would not be played “positively” by the media. The Conservatives have accused Jacqui Smith of covering… Read more »

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Cameron calls for residents’ veto on council tax

David Cameron has said local residents should be able to reject large council tax rises. As part of a bid to “democratise” local government funding, the Conservative leader said residents should be able to overrule “excessive” rises through a referendum. Under the Conservative proposals, Westminster would set a maximum annual percentage rise for councils in… Read more »