From: evansg@uproar.enet.dec.com (Gwyn Evans @ IME)
Subject: VNS: Tue 10-Nov-1992
Keywords: VNS,news
Organization: Digital Equipment Service Industries Solutions Company Ltd
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1992 12:45:53 GMT


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VNS MAIN NEWS:                                    [Tom Povey, VNS UK News Desk]
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     Here is the News at 07:00 BST on Tuesday 10-November-1992
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     UK News
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     FT-SE = 2695.4
     Exchange Rate 1 UK pound = $ 1.5190 = Dm 2.4260
      = Yn 187.87 = SFr 2.1711 = FFr 8.1747 = A$ 2.1821

     Britain is facing increased pressure and criticism from other European
     countries over the decision to delay ratification of the Maastricht
     treaty.

     3 businessmen were acquitted yesterday after being accused of selling
     arms to Iraq some years ago despite an arms embago. Their defense claimed
     that they had been encouraged by the government. Existing ministers are
     implicated in trying to cover up evidence in the case.

     The Chancellors autumn statement is to be given on Thursday and the
     government is preparing the way by briefing back-benchers on the
     background to whatever will be announced and thus fueling speculation on
     what he will say. There is talk of an increase in national insurance
     contributions and another drop in interest rates.

     The latest round of talks on the political future of Northern Ireland are
     expected to wind up today with some progress but a key issue remains: the
     position of the Irish government in the governing of Northern Ireland.

     A report says that a family now needs 140 pounds a week for the bare
     necessities to live. This is some 30% less than currently received on
     income support.

     European News
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     UN troops are to evacuate people from Sarajevo today.

     International News
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     A fresh initiative is expected today to resolve the trade issues between
     the EC and the USA to try and avert a trade war. The head of the GATT
     organisation is to visit both New York and Brussels.

     An initial post-mortem of the British businessman, Ian Spiro, found dead
     in his car after his wife and children were found shot dead in their home
     in San Diego, has not identified the cause of his death.

     {News courtesy of the BBC}

     Local Weather
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     Isolated showers with some sunny spells. High 10C/50F.

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