For those who own "qualifying furnished holiday lettings", such as property that is let for short periods of time to tenants coming for a holiday, the news is even better.

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Still, a Toyota spokeswoman said it is too early to say Toyota has got back on its feet, and the company needs to monitor demand in the coming months, when the holiday's effect is eliminated.

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The first-quarter is the seasonally smallest for toy makers, coming after the busy holiday quarter.

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Word is that the Chancellor is coming to the islands on holiday so hopefully he will get some insight into the issues when he's here.

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For one thing, Apple is extraordinarily well positioned for the coming holiday shopping season.

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Trading is quieter coming out of the U.S. Independence Day holiday Monday.

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The game is coming out on October 29th, just at the beginning of the holiday release season.

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