• Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser, convener of the Scottish Parliament's energy, economy and tourism committee, said taxes should be favourable to North Sea oil and gas.

    BBC: Scottish Conservatives back greater energy mix

  • "I don't know how they do that, on what basis they make their judgment, I don't suggest it's a top 20, who is that person who is going to be more favourable to the Met than others, but I was told that system existed and I quite believe it, " he said.

    BBC: Leveson Inquiry: Lawrence leak had 'negative effect'

  • Few would have believed that a budget cutting income and corporate taxes could be accepted as favourable to the poor by the Communist parties.

    ECONOMIST: India looks east

  • Exporters, who might be expected to boost production to exploit a favourable exchange rate, cannot get the money to expand.

    ECONOMIST: Bankruptcy in Asia

  • It is hoped that through constructive dialogue, States Parties will be able to create a favourable environment for the development of creative industries throughout the world, which, as we know, are not only the principal contemporary vehicles of cultural expressions but also generate income and employment while contributing to social cohesion.

    UNESCO: Diversity of Cultural Expressions

  • Glacier retreat is the prevalent pattern of the Andes, but the contemporary state of alpine glaciers in the Argentine sector of Patagonia seems to be relatively more favourable.

    UNESCO: Dublin Core

  • All "favourable" Utopias seem to be alike in postulating perfection while being unable to suggest happiness.

    NPR: Excerpt: 'All Art Is Propaganda'

  • One mobile phone industry source told BBC News that the new tax was "not a favourable approach" and could be "detrimental" to the industry, especially as it raises fears of customers being taxed for other short term projects.

    BBC: Niger's taxing journey to the Africa Cup of Nations

  • The impact, however, will be partly softened for the City of London by giving more favourable treatment to long-term pay linked to the health of a bank, such as equity or bonds that are written down when an institution fails.

    CNN: EU secures deal to cap bankers' bonuses

  • He points out that whilst ministerial promises of thousands of extra beds can be relied on for favourable headlines, there is a danger that expanding hospitals' capacity to cope with unusual peaks in demand could render them inefficient.

    ECONOMIST: Health: Winter discontent | The

  • The European Banking Authority will be given the task of determining the type of instruments that win favourable treatment and the discount rate that is used to calculate their value within the ratio.

    CNN: EU secures deal to cap bankers' bonuses

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