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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 vows to spend the coming months formulating policy, in preparation for the mayoral race in 2008.
Johnson enters policy lockdown

Boris Johnson’s supporters – and critics – were warned not to expect any detailed policy announcements from the cycling MP as he prepares for his mayoral campaign. The high-profile Conservative MP warned of a “policy lockdown” before he officially launches his campaign to replace Ken Livingstone as the mayor of London. Addressing the Conservative party… Read more »

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Uk wants international flights in trading scheme
UK pushes stricter EU emissions trading scheme

The UK is pushing for EU restrictions in aviation emissions to include international flights entering European airspace. America has criticised proposals to include international flights in the EU ‘cap and trade’ emissions scheme, arguing the EU does not have this authority. Following the assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the transport secretary Ruth… Read more »