It cannot achieve likely targets for deficit reduction without attacking personnel costs unless it wants to leave the joint force bereft of cutting-edge weapons at a time when other countries are fielding impressive new military systems.

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During the first half of the year its cost-cutting measures including creating a seven-day joint operation for the Daily and Sunday Mirror, plus integrating its two Scottish operations, which include the publishing of the Daily Record.

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