Rising costs in China have cast a shadow over many businesses in the country, and are seen as eroding its attractiveness for foreign investment, especially for labor-intensive manufacturers.

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"The vulnerable will still face rising care costs - homes will still be sold, " said shadow health secretary Andy Burnham.

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The shadow minister regretted that the legislation "does not make any specific provision for costs or striking out claims".

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Mr Lansley made the pledge after shadow Commons leader Angela Eagle said the families would "have to meet expensive legal costs to ensure they are adequately represented at the new inquests".

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Shadow justice secretary Sadiq Khan said the coalition's approach to justice was simply about "cutting costs despite the impact they could have on communities up and down the country".

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Caroline Flint, Labour's shadow energy secretary, said that the plans failed to address issues such as excessive charges on private pensions, and costs affecting consumers such as high rail fares.

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