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03/09/2008 19:08

UK Today Editoweb 3 septembre 2008

SNP plans to scrap council tax - Clarke 'destruction' warning to PM - FTSE closes down over 2 percent



SNP plans to scrap council tax

The Scottish Government wants to replace the "unfair" council tax with a local income tax.

Clarke 'destruction' warning to PM

Former home secretary Charles Clarke has issued a stark warning to Gordon Brown that the Labour Party would not allow itself to be led to "utter destruction" at the next general election.

FTSE closes down over 2 percent

The blue-chip share index closed down over 2 percent on Wednesday with banks knocked as sterling touched 12 year lows and oil and miners dented by lower energy and commodity prices.

LibDems to debate tax cuts at conference

The Liberal Democrats will debate transforming themselves into a party of lower taxation at their autumn conference this month, party officials said on Wednesday.

Pound hits new lows against dollar, euro

Sterling continued its downward spiral Wednesday, striking a near 2.5-year low versus the dollar and a fresh low against the euro.

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