The UK Government will make a special donation to the Disaster Emergency Committee to offset the VAT charged on ventures specifically designed to raisecash for the appeal.

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Numerous other legislators also voiced their opposition to the donation at a special meeting of the finance committee, which ended before they could vote on it.

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But in the run up to Friday night, a sister program (DIY SOS) was airing a charity special, and throughout the show asking people to text a donation.

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Now, loads of bloggers or consultants or companies that said they would do something special for a large donor might create something that honors the donation.

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