It has the smallest service sector by employment share of any big rich economy, thanks to archaic rules in retailing and many professions, that block the creation of new industries and jobs.

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Many would prefer the government to pursue Mr Miles's requests to loosen rules that restrict banks from hedging the risks of fixed mortgages and block the creation of a market for mortgage bonds.

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The plans will see the current farmhouse almost double in size along with the conversion of a stable block for staff accommodation, the creation of a pond and the erection of large hack pens where the birds learn to fly.

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