House of Fraser also announced it had agreed a deal with Barclaycard to manage its financial services division, which includes its store card.

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Competitors responded with a paper version and a cheaper base price, although GED Testing Service said its price includes services the other two test makers don't.

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That includes new branding to clearly define its two services: Cleaning and Errands.

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The Rest of the World segment includes Ortel Mobile - virtual network operator offering mobile services though its own brand and partners.

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Its end-to-end platform includes advanced software and network technology, services and systems integration, content security, managed home solutions, and next-gen home devices that deliver rich user experiences.

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The City of Lincoln Council approved its budget on Tuesday, which includes a rise in tax and a cut in services.

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The company noted that a 6% rise in revenues in its services business was offset by a 7% decline in revenue in the technology segment, which includes document systems and related products.

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