U.K. is braced for a showdown on fuel taxes
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This article discusses the response of the British government to the protests of farmers and truckers to high fuel prices. Prime Minister Tony Blair has refuses to follow the example of France in granting tax reductions.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Truckers' refinery blockades take toll on British economy
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The article discusses how truckers' blockades of refineries in the U.K are costing 10$ of the daily gross domestic product (GBP250 million) and leaving over 90% of filling stations dry.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Belgian truckers make themselves at home in EU territory
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This article describes the truckers' strike in Belgium. The independent and loosely organized truckers are protesting high fuel prices and demanding government help.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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