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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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Hilary Benn's department has weak financial management procedures
Defra budget ‘out of control’

The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has been described as a “financial basketcase” after auditors criticised its budgets. A National Audit Office (NAO) report into the department, headed by Hilary Benn, says it will “take time” for it to make vital improvements to its financial management. It says the management board… Read more »

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The Iraq issue overshadowed Tony Blair's later years in power
Iraq Cabinet minutes to be aired

The government must release Cabinet minutes in which military action against Iraq was discussed, information commissioner Richard Thomas has ordered. His move overturns the government’s initial refusal to release the 2003 minutes, based on the fact they relate to the formulation of government policy and ministerial communications. Mr Thomas believes the public interest is better… Read more »