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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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SNP to publish 11 bills
Salmond unveils legislative agenda

The SNP will unveil their first legislative programme today, with details of up to 11 bills for the Scottish parliament. The nationalist government has already unveiled plans to abolish tolls on road bridges and will today set out its wider agenda for Scotland. Expect among today’s offerings are bills to abolish the graduate endowment fee,… Read more »

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North Sea oil 'is UK asset'
SNP denied claim to North Sea oil

The UK government has “no intention” of devolving control of North Sea gas and oil to the Scottish government. Speaking at an oil industry conference in Aberdeen, Scotland Office minister David Cairns said Westminster “unequivocally” opposed proposals from the SNP that the Scottish executive obtain direct control of oil and gas revenues. During its election… Read more »