Bank-Debt Limit Sought by EU Lawmakers Following Dexia Break-Up

Banks may be forced to limit their borrowing in a bid by European Union lawmakers to strengthen the region's implementation of Basel capital rules

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The Battle for the Fiscal Compact in Anticipation the Fourth Draft

On Thursday there will be another, fourth version of the text of the intergovernmental treaty for enhanced economic and monetary union... 

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Ford hits out at 'burden' of FTT

British MEP Vicky Ford has lashed out at a proposed financial transaction tax in Europe saying the burden will fall hardest on pension funds and business.

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Financial transaction tax would 'hit jobs and pensions'

A financial transaction tax would see financial players relocate overseas, taking tens of thousands of jobs with them and putting the burden on pension funds... 

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South Cambs MEP criticises EU budget increase

Plans to increase the European Union budget by more than five per cent - despite the financial crisis ravaging the continent - were condemned today by Conservative MEPs Vicky Ford...

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Pension problems set to increase says MEP Vicky Ford

Vicky Ford's mother was born in 1937.

She was born in 1967 and her daughter, yes, was born in 1997.

The anecdote, as well as indicating a certain consistency in the Ford family, is a telling one, particularly when it comes to pensions.

For life expectancy has risen from around 60 in her mother's day to more than 80 now.

Who knows what it might be for the next generation?

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MEP visits factory for advice on energy

A MEMBER of European Parliament has visited the British Sugar Factory in Bury St Edmunds in the run up to the vote on the EU's Energy Efficiency Directive.

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New move for town’s major flood defences

IPSWICH: Town MP Ben Gummer has linked up with East of England MEP Vicky Ford in an attempt to ensure funding is guaranteed for the last piece of the town's flood defences.

Already more than £25million has been pledged....

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MEP Vicky Ford welcomes new European food labelling laws

New food labels will be appearing in shops and supermarkets following a vote in the European Parliament this week.

The new rules will mean fresh meat products will need to show in which country the animal was reared and slaughtered.

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