By refusing to roll over debt or supply energy and spares, it could make Mr Lukashenka's wobbly economic record look even worse.

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The company added that its Coleshill Mill site was a "key operation" in the supply of branded toilet roll, facial tissue and wipers.

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With many analysts expecting Apple to roll out the iPhone 5 in September, improvements in the supply chain are certainly welcomed.

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