It is also likely that GE Capital will find it more expensive to borrow for some time to come.

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GDP, the government can borrow quite heavily for some time to finance investment without breaching the first rule.

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But we have to borrow a shovel -- ours passed on some time ago.

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Some first time buyers in Jersey will be able to borrow the deposit for a house from the government interest free as part of a trial scheme.

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