Ludwig Erhard established sound money, abolished price controls, flattened the tax code and the economy snapped back almost immediately.

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But the price would be even more complicated tax code.

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But that antiquated code of silence comes with a price, like not being home to see our newborn's first steps.

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The Department for Transport has previously suggested that industry should come up with a voluntary code of conduct to ensure wholesale price falls were passed on within a fortnight to the motorist.

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Users can punch in a code when registering and get a discounted price.

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Spanghero should have identified the meat as horse from its Romanian customs code, as well as its appearance, smell and price, he said.

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The British Metal Recycling Association has launched a voluntary code of practice as part of its efforts to reduce the number of thefts but as the price of copper continues to rise, illegal ways of obtaining the metal will continue.

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Simplifying the code means regular families will be on a level playing field with those who can afford high-price tax advisers.

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