"Bank holidays are well established in this country and any move to introduce an additional holiday would need to balance the benefits it would bring to some individuals and businesses against the cost and disruption it would involve for others, " the BERR spokesman said.

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And there is some talk of possibly rolling it into one little holiday package -- the extenders, the UI benefits extension, as well as payroll tax cuts -- just do it all at once, Christmas tree it.

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We want to work with you and your team to complete the transaction in time to begin realizing its significant marketplace benefits in advance of this year's holiday selling season.

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From tax breaks to holiday arrangements, couples and spouses often enjoy a host of benefits that singles do not.

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While the DVD is more suited to a new player or someone new to Kaijudo completely, there are additional benefits on top of a modest price that make it a solid holiday pickup.

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Ethical travellers can also sleep easy knowing that their holiday choice is a responsible one, since the money spent on room and board directly benefits the local community.

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The lower castes also lose out on generous benefits, such as transport allowances, company pensions, subsidised insurance and paid holiday (though regular workers have long been pressured not to use it, to show dedication to the company).

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The court rejected a measure to scrap summer holiday bonuses for public sector workers and pensioners, as well as cuts to unemployment and sickness benefits.

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