The Conservative-run authority said it was examining options for charging staff for permits in the future.

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The authority insisted it was still examining the viability of that option.

BBC: Complaint made over harbour plans

Rice said the Mideast Quartet -- composed of the United Nations, the European Union, the United States and Russia -- is examining a plan by Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad for the Palestinian Authority to take a greater role in monitoring border crossings between Gaza and Israel.

CNN: Rice calls on Israel to avoid crisis

Premises in Rochdale suspected to be associated with the sexual exploitation of children were identified through regular meetings held between the licensing authority, the police and the Sunrise Team - the multi-agency body examining child sex exploitation.

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