Daily Archives: October 19, 2010

HMS ARK ROYAL REPLACED BY NORTON ANTI VIRUS

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Dan

The publication of today’s Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) will see the axing of the Royal Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal and its fleet of Harrier jets scrapped “with immediate effect”. The Defence Review identifies four “tier … Continue reading →

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SOCIAL HOUSING BUDGET SLASHED IN HALF

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Dan

You might think the provision of a safe roof over your head might be one of the marks of a civilized society. Well not according to the ConDem coalition… According to the BBC the social housing budget will be cut … Continue reading →

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Spending review 2010: living with the cuts

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Dan

Tomorrow George Osborne will finally set out his plans to slash £83bn from government spending. John Harris talked to those who have already felt the sharp blade of the axe Continue reading →

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CAMERON ANNOUNCES 8% CUTS FOR DEFENCE OVER 5 YEARS

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Dan

Devastating for the industries, communities and individuals concerned, and strategically questionable given Osborne’s determination for spending cuts, but it seems Fox’s recent intervention has given Cameron pause for thought on the extent of the cuts to defence. Compared to what’s … Continue reading →

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