"The central problem lies in the twin role of the FSA - it is supposed to look after the consumer and prevent damage to the UK financial sector, " Louise Hanson, Consumers' Association spokeswoman told BBC News Online.

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Louis and the Twin Cities have tried to solve this problem by throwing money at it.

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The lifting bridge closed for 10 days on Tuesday but the Twin Sails bridge broke down for 90 minutes in its "up" position with a hydraulic problem.

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