Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the Scottish government would "not wait" for Westminster to deliver HS2 north of the border and would be "firing ahead" with its own plans.

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After Dagnall spurned his opportunity Everton seemed certain to go further ahead, with Fellaini firing over after a neat exchange of passes with Beckford.

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Employees caught ratting on rivals to get ahead or settle a score face firing.

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Sageworks asked U.S. accounting firms to assess the hiring outlook based on their conversations with business clients and found that more accountants expect hiring than firing in the year ahead.

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But Arsenal did go ahead when Walcott ran onto Gilberto's wonderful defence-splitting pass before firing home into the right-hand corner.

BBC: Sunderland 0-1 Arsenal

Do-Heon Kim headed them ahead from Zoltan Gera's cross and Chris Brunt sealed the win by firing home a superb free-kick from 20 yards.

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Miller thought he had put the visitors ahead after 30 minutes but he was adjudged offside after collecting McGeady's pass and firing home.

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