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People owning homes worth £1m or more could face a new "wealth tax

Treasury spokesman Vince Cable wants to hit "obscenely large" property investments and believes an annual 1% levy could be the solution. The estimated £1bn return would be used to cut inheritance tax and stamp duty bills for the less well off. The proposals were announced in a speech at the party's spring conference in Harrogate.

3 Mar 2007
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Contaminated Petrol: Are you Affected?

Kent Trading Standards have received a number of complaints from motorists alleging that their cars have required repairs as a result of being filled with contaminated petrol.

3 Mar 2007
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Climate Change Plan

A plan that will lead to a significant reduction in the city council's greenhouse gas emissions over the next 18 years will be presented to councillors on the 12th March.

3 Mar 2007
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