Summertime: now for patio rage
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The UK has a new Noise Act, which aims to protect people against noisy neighbours and gives local authorities the right to take possession of noisy equipment, audio systems included. Local authorities now receive three times as many complaints about in 1996 as in 1986, though a survey indicates that as many as 70% of people suffering do not make an official complaint. Anti-noise campaigners claim that nineteen people have committed suicide or been murdered from 1992-1996 because of noise.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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Everyone wants to be a 'tit.' (wealthy people still want to send their sons to Eton)
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The UK's aristocratic families have traditionally sent their sons to be educated at Eton, a public school in Berkshire. Many of these families are now in financial difficulties, but they still struggle to send their sons to Eton. Furthermore, the school is also attracting interest from the newly wealthy, such as pop stars and businessmen. An education at Eton will place those lucky enough to benefit from it in a very strong position for the rest of their lives.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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Size of cuts deflates beleaguered firms
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The UK gaming industry had hoped that the 1995 Budget would go a long way towards balancing out the very damaging losses it has experienced as a result of the introduction of the National Lottery. However, the Budget only cut general betting duty by 1% to 6.75%. The industry believes that it will be hard to pass this cut on to consumers.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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