But for the moment, the best bet must be that the euro zone will survive 2012.

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In Birmingham, John Caudwell, founder of Phones 4u, told the Today programme's Evan Davis that it would make a "colossal difference" to him personally but the correct decision must be purely economic and what is best for the economy.

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But it was one of the best examples of what must be done to win when the tide has turned against you.

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But first, it must survive a 90-minute test of nerve in a setting that may best be described as international soccer's equivalent of armageddon.

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Doctors can still withdraw treatment in the best interests of the patient but the new guidance says they "must consider any harm that might be caused" in going against the patient's interests.

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In achieving this, we must not be over-reliant on any one technology, but build a balanced low-carbon mix and make the best use of Britain's domestic energy resources and skilled workforce.

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