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UK: Government to strengthen measures on export licensing
These proposals build on the Foreign Secretary´s recent review of defence and security export policy conducted in the light of events in the Middle East and North Africa.The Secretary of State for Business, Vince Cable, said:"We take our ...
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South Africa: Ndebele talks tough on road safety
Compiled by the Government Communication and Information SystemDate: 07 Feb 2012Title: Ndebele talks tough on road safetyBy Francis HwesheCape Town - Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has issued a stern warning to ...
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Transport and Housing Bureau's response to media enquiries on the arrangements for the cross-boundary private cars ad hoc quota trial scheme
Hong Kong (HKSAR) - In response to media enquiries on the arrangements for the cross-boundary private cars ad hoc quota trial scheme, a spokesman for the Transport & Housing Bureau reiterated today (February 7) that the first phase of the trial ...
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UK: New powers to tackle PAYE dodgers
From April 2012, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) can require employers to pay a security, where there is serious risk that they won´t pay over their PAYE tax deductions or NICs.The new power will be targeted at employers who deduct money from ...
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UK: £15m boost for sustainable travel
The investment is in addition to the £560m Local Sustainable Transport Fund announced in January 2011. This additional funding, heavily geared towards cycling, will support jobs, enhance access to employment and encourage greater use of more ...
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South Africa: SASCOC congratulates Pistorious
Compiled by the Government Communication and Information SystemDate: 07 Feb 2012Title: SASCOC congratulates PistoriousPretoria - South Africa's Olympic governing body President, Gideon Sam, has congratulated 'Blade Runner' Oscar ...
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Recall of Uni-Betasone 0.1% Cream
Hong Kong (HKSAR) - The Department of Health (DH) today (February 7) instructed a licensed drug manufacturer, Universal Pharmaceutical Laboratories Limited (Universal), to recall from shelves all batches of Uni-Betasone 0.1% Cream (registration number: ...
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More raids against illegal premises for pregnant women
Hong Kong (HKSAR) - The Office of the Licensing Authority (OLA) under the Home Affairs Department (HAD) today (February 7) inspected 26 premises in Eastern, Yau Tsim Mong and Tsuen Wan districts. Initial evidence found that two of them were suspected to ...
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Angelwish.org, will honor Hugh Hefner as the "Humanitarian of the Year"
On the night of February 12th there will be many honors and awards given out. But there is one honor above all that matters to Angelwish Founder Shimmy Mehta. That is the “Humanitarian of the Year” award that will be presented to Hugh Hefner at the ...
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How environmental technology and financial services sectors in China may be economic bright spots
As the United States digs itself out of a recession and Europe debates funding the Greek bail-out, the one bright spot for some investors is on the other side of the world in China. But even for keen China-watchers, there is debate on the extent the ...
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