U.K. is braced for a showdown on fuel taxes

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This article discusses the response of the British government to the protests of farmers and truckers to high fuel prices. Prime Minister Tony Blair has refuses to follow the example of France in granting tax reductions.

Agriculture, Crop Production, Taxes, Agricultural industry, Blair, Tony, Tax policy, United Kingdom. Prime Minister's Office

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Truckers' refinery blockades take toll on British economy

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The article discusses how truckers' blockades of refineries in the U.K are costing 10$ of the daily gross domestic product (GBP250 million) and leaving over 90% of filling stations dry.

PETROLEUM AND COAL PRODUCTS, Petroleum, Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing, Supply and demand, Petroleum industry

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Belgian truckers make themselves at home in EU territory

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This article describes the truckers' strike in Belgium. The independent and loosely organized truckers are protesting high fuel prices and demanding government help.

Belgium, Brussels, Belgium (City)

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