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Labour will tax the dead

Gordon Brown’s death tax

Shadow Health Secretary Andrew Lansley says that ministers are secretly planning a “death tax” of up to £20,000 per head to pay for their plans for a National Care Service.
“Gordon Brown needs to come clean with the public and say how he will fund his new National Care Service”, Lansley said.
“Behind closed [...]

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Recovery of Britains economy has a long and difficult way to go

Having spoken to businesses in Nairn last week and Granton on Spey its clear that businesses in the Highlands are not getting an easy ride. The failure to support the High Street businesses is having a knock on effect and communities are concerned in particular when a business closes.

The High Street in Nairn has [...]

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