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...As befits the work of an award-winning poet, not a word is wasted in Pity, Andrew McMillan’s slim, spare, sparkling story about three generations of men in a Barnsley mining family (Canongate, £14.99)....
...“We’ve got a reputation of being able to help out where people need a hand,” says Andrew Pendleton, one of the group’s founders....
...Andrew Daley (not his real name) had a similar experience, facing a 60 per cent increase; “and we were told there was no movement in that premium unless we reduced our cover”....
...Councillor John McMillan, East Lothian council spokesman for economic development, said: “Strong community spirit had played its part in local people supporting local business.”...
...Rachael Boast’s formal prowess always merits attention: her Hotel Raphael is out in May (Picador), the same month as Andrew McMillan’s Pandemonium (Cape)....
...“Today’s announcement is one step in formulating a new policy direction for Alberta, but there will be more to come,” said Andrew Leach, panel chair....
...asked Andrew Tyrie, chairman of the committee. “Correct. Yes, that was too far,” Mr Adamson replied. “I have had some reservations about some of our tone.”...
...Andrew Tyrie, chairman of the Treasury committee which oversees the regulator, was equally blunt....
...Zitah McMillan, director of communications, will also be leaving, as reported by the Financial Times last week....
...But as Ms McMillan began her usual Friday working-from-home day, that brand was about to be tarnished....
...Trevor Matthews is due to depart on the anniversary of Aviva’s stormy annual meeting at the height of the so-called shareholder spring last May, when a pay row led to the departure of Andrew Moss as chief...
...The restructuring will be led by David McMillan, who moves from being chief executive of Aviva’s UK and Ireland general insurance business to become director of “group transformation”....
...David McMillan, Eurocontrol director-general, said the software should give airlines greater “confidence” about take-off times, and so ensure a smoother flow of aircraft....
...Ian McMillan, the poet known as the “Bard of Barnsley”, told the FT it was worth reminding people that “tax is the price you pay for civilisation”....
...Iain McMillan, director of CBI Scotland, said the employers’ organisation was pleased that the UK and Scottish governments had found a way to take forward the bill in a spirit of co-operation....
...“Concern does exist in our membership about the uncertainties arising from the commitment to a referendum and its timing,” Mr McMillan said on Tuesday....
...Iain McMillan, director of CBI Scotland, said he had the utmost respect and admiration for Mr Christie....
...Iain McMillan, CBI Scotland’s director, said: “These projects will help ensure Scotland’s infrastructure remains internationally competitive while building our long-term economic capacity....
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...The decision to release the fossil fuel levy monies was welcomed by Iain McMillan, CBI Scotland’s director, who said: “This will fund much needed infrastructure in Scottish ports and harbours to support...
...Iain McMillan, director of CBI Scotland, a member of the commission, said that although the business community would not like the tax proposals, he felt business had benefited from the report, as the commission...
...Iain McMillan, director of CBI Scotland, said the employers’ body welcomed the cut in business rates and the effort to keep council tax bills down, as well as the commitment to rule out the use of Holyrood...
...Iain McMillan, director of the employers’ group CBI Scotland, said the business community supported big inward investment projects of this kind, which were vital for future prosperity....
...Iain McMillan, director of CBI Scotland, says: “Business sentiment regarding the prospects for the year ahead has continued to decline markedly....
...Iain McMillan, CBI Scotland’s director, said: “We have consistently argued that a new Forth crossing is a need-to-do rather than a nice-to-do and a vital component of the new infrastructure investment that...
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