But in fact academic studies have shown that this is wrong-footed and that in the long run by not having a level playing field, by not building systems, by not creating competitive markets you are actually undermining development and you are undermining economic growth and you are taking away the trust of potential investors."

VOA: standard.2009.11.17

First said it hoped to be able to run a similar or better level of service than that during the October strike.

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When you run a business at this level of scale as a brokerage firm, you have to clear and settle every trade yourself.

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In a letter to ministers the lobby group Science Community Representing Education (Score) said sciences cost more to run than many A-level subjects.

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