Will the Empire Strike Back?

Article Abstract:

Since the end of World War II, Britains, who can be tenacious and resourceful during a crisis, have begun to become complacent, expecting the world to support and take care of them. Margaret Thatcher saw the downfall of the British spirit and decided to do something about it. Since she became Prime Minister in 1979, she has taken steps to insure that business becomes competitive, and that Britains become independent. She has encouraged the growth of small business and the entrepreneurial spirit. Tax breaks are needed to help shake out the static business economy, and although foreign companies may put money into Great Britain, British firms often make their money elsewhere. Things are slowly changing, and Great Britain's people, who were once loath to describe themselves as businesspeople, are discovering that being an entrepreneur or a businessperson is not a stigma - it is something to be proud of.

United Kingdom, Economic aspects

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Ontario job cuts set after strike

Article Abstract:

The Ontario government will lay off about 13% of its public employees by the end of FY 1997-98. This came after a public employee strike ended in a new labor contract. The Ontario Progressive Conservative Party has cut spending in many social programs since it became the majority party in 1995.

Human resource management, Civil service, Ontario

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France: Chirac announces sweeping military cuts

Article Abstract:

Pres Chirac described his proposed military cuts, to begin in 1997, in a public address on Feb 22, 1996. The conscription requirement will be eliminated and the number of armed forces personnel will be reduced from 500,000 to 350,000. Nuclear weapons will be greatly reduced.

France, Military aspects, Military policy, Defense industry, Defense spending, Chirac, Jacques

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