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The typos that cost millions
10. Tropical fruitIn 1872 a misplaced comma cost the US Government $2 million. To put that in perspective, today that comma would be worth over $50 million. The tiny error was made in the US Tariff Act, instead of making tropical 'fruit
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"On my first day as a professional cricketer, I arrived in my mum's 1963 Ford Anglia"
Here, he talks about his first days as a professional cricketer, why he was once almost accosted by an American waiter, and the reason why he believes HMRC is a "morally reprehensible" organisation. You spent your childhood in Dar Es
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Some homeowners pay up to £1,000 more in council tax
New government stats show residents of Weymouth and Portland shell out the most expensive council tax in the UK. It's claimed Band D residents in the area have to pay on average £1,726 a year. Contrast these sums with many multi-million homes
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£12million raised by just ten speed cameras in three years
A staggering £12million has been raised by just ten permanent speed cameras in three years, according to a Freedom of Information request initiated by The Sun newspaper. Between them, the cameras – which are dotted at locations around
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Spending squeeze hits BAE revenues
A squeeze on military spending has hit BAE Systems after it reported a 10% drop in half-year revenues. The group, which produces Astute nuclear-powered submarines and is the largest supplier of land vehicles to the US army, has suffered from
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Children told to tell tales on tax dodgers
"It's not nice to tell tales." At least that's what we were told when I was at school. Now, however, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is trying to get children to report neighbours, and even family members, who pay too
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Double delight for eBay earnings
EBay has more than doubled its second-quarter net income thanks to higher revenue from its PayPal online payments business and its e-commerce websites. The solid results, which came against the backdrop of the ongoing European economic