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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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Johnson to stand against mayor Livingstone?
Boris ‘considering’ standing for Mayor

Boris Johnson is flirting with the prospect of running for mayor of London, as the Tory party searches for a high-profile challenger to Ken Livingstone. Yesterday the cycling MP for Henley on Thames said he would not put himself forward as a candidate, before appearing to back pedal and say it deserved careful thought. When… Read more »

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Govt to boost flood defence spending
Benn boosts flood defence budget

The government has designated a further £200 million to boost flood defences and improve risk management after the north of England was hit by flash floods. Environment secretary Hilary Benn told the Commons yesterday a budget of £800 million has been agreed for the Environment Agency for 2010-11, an increase of £200 million. This satisfies… Read more »