In response a free, three-month general licence has been issued to cover all thrift clubs on the island.

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So far, Avtovaz's snooty managers have spurned foreign approaches (although there are well-advanced talks with General Motors about assembling cars under licence).

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"We are very worried that, in a general sense, the wrongdoing that has been identified has imperilled its licence to operate" said the investor.

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Another motion to be put to conference calls for people to withhold the TV licence fee until the BBC does more to "acknowledge UKIP as the fourth party" at the next general election.

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