Moreover, the cabinet's introduction at this stage of its permanent-status plans seemed calculated to elicit a rejection from the Palestinians, which could in turn be cited by the Israelis as a reason not to proceed with the redeployment.

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He said the introduction of two-stage A-levels meant pupils had lost their previous freedom, in the first years after GCSEs, to think and read more widely, in the knowledge that the next exams were still some time off.

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It must also have been very hard for those who knew Steve was on his deathbed to walk on-stage and make the introduction.

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Novelist and professor of creative writing at the university, Andrew Cowan, welcomed the introduction of creative writing at a younger stage, saying this would help students going on to study the subject at a higher level.

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Further 20mph zones could be introduced in other parts of the city as part of a phased introduction over the next four years but those decisions are not being taken at this stage, the council said.

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