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SPY AGENCIES TO ACCOUNT FOR SPENDING

For the first time ever Britain's intelligence services are going to come under financial scrutiny as part of the government's drive to look into civil service expenditure at all levels over the coming 18 months. The review was confirmed by [...] (602 words)

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REASSURING THE PUBLIC

LESSONS OF MI6'S LIST OF SPIES

NEW LAWS FOR OLD SECRETS

CALL FOR PUSH AGAINST CRIME

THE SECRET COST OF RENOVATIONS

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