Every country has such rules, but detailed provisions vary.

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In addition to the charges and provisions detailed Thursday, the company will outline cost cuts and a capital plan when it reports second-quarter results later this month.

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The plan was to give peers a general second reading-style debate on the new provisions, on 9 October, followed by detailed committee stage discussion on 22 October.

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