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Judge's BAE comments seriously damage the Government - Cable

One of Britain's most senior judges accused the Government yesterday of "rolling over" to Saudi threats in scrapping a corruption probe into arms deals between BAE Systems and the Saudi Arabian government. Documents revealed in the High Court yesterday show that the Government thought "British lives on British streets" would have been at risk if an arms deal inquiry had not been dropped. Two pressure groups are trying to overturn the decision to halt the corruption inquiry. The judicial review is expected to conclude today.

15 Feb 2008

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Borough heading for Christmas Lights and Decorations!

For years Epsom has had arguably the worst display of Christmas decorations and lights in Surrey. At last this looks set to change.

15 Feb 2008

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Residents of Devizes & Kennet face winter fuel payment wipe out - Liberal Democrats

LIBERAL Democrats in Devizes are calling on the Government to protect pensioners in Kennet from energy price rises. They have made the call after figures showed that recent increases in the cost of electricity and gas are set to wipe out pensioners' winter fuel payment.

15 Feb 2008

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UK-US extradition deal attacked by Lib Dems

The UK's extradition laws have been attacked as "unfair" in the wake of the Appeal Court ruling that a wrongly accused pilot, Lotfi Raissi, can claim compensation. "If Mr Raissi were held under current rules he would have been extradited to the US, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesman" said Chris Huhne.

14 Feb 2008

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Councillors' pay boost criticised

A move to give large pay rises to councillors in a Dorset seaside town has been met with criticism.

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14 Feb 2008

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Councillors Deserve More Say on how the Council Spends Money

Every four years Epsom & Ewell Borough Council spends about £10m on different projects : this is known as the 4-year Capital Programme. The budget is apportioned annually against projects considered necessary or appropriate for that year.

14 Feb 2008

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Judge's BAE comments seriously damage the Government - Cable

Borough heading for Christmas Lights and Decorations!

Residents of Devizes & Kennet face winter fuel payment wipe out - Liberal Democrats

UK-US extradition deal attacked by Lib Dems

Councillors' pay boost criticised

Councillors Deserve More Say on how the Council Spends Money

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