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With strong investment growth and an expected improvement in exports, our forecast for the economy overall is that annual GDP growth will pick up modestly during 2006 to about 3 1/4 per cent.

For the full fiscal year, Mitel's revenues reached $ 1.06 billion compared to $ 987.6 million in 2016 while adjusted earnings were $ 81.1 million (65 cents per share), an improvement over adjusted earnings in 2016 of $ 74.9 million (60 cents per share).

The improvement in confidence has been greatest for manufacturing firms, which have benefited from the strong pick - up in external demand: exports increased by 8 per cent over the past year.

It comes as a new study shows nearly 80 per cent of the British public see no signs of improvement for hundreds of thousands of vulnerable children who are at risk of serious issues such as neglect, poverty, bad health or homelessness.

Woolworths said there had been «no improvement in May and June to date», with sales in the fourth quarter to date running 0.7 per cent below the previous year, adjusted for the Easter trading period.

The home improvement market was worth $ 42 billion a year, and market leader Bunnings accounted for only 16 per cent of the market.

Farmers were positive about the outlook for their own farm business performance, 34 per cent expecting an improvement, 48 per cent expecting a stable result and only 18 per cent anticipating deterioration.

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Research, commissioned by the FMB, shows that cutting VAT from 20 % to five per cent for all housing repair, maintenance and improvement work would provide a total economic stimulus in the region of # 1.7 billion in 2012 alone, rising to over # 20 billion by 2020.

FSB's director general Richard Diment said VAT should be cut to five per cent for property refurbishment in a bid to create extra demand for energy efficient improvements.

It admits improvements are being made, noting that the first nine months of 2007 saw an increase from 47 per cent to 50 per cent, but describes the ten per cent «buffer zone» announced by health minister Ben Bradshaw as simply a means of lowering the target for this December.

According to a recent survey by the Higher Education Academy, an organisation dedicated to improving the learning experience of students while at university, just 49 per cent of postgraduate students feel integrated into their department's community (see «Room for improvement»).

Abagyan says that only 10 per cent of the safety improvements planned for first - generation reactors will need Western help.

A new study has revealed traditional Chinese acupuncture treatments are no better than fake acupuncture for treating menopause symptoms., But in a surprise finding, both the real and sham treatments showed a 40 per cent improvement in the severity and frequency of hot flushes at the end of eight weeks of treatment.

British firms also came out bottom for publishing specific targets for improvements (20 per cent of firms compared with 62 per cent in the US) and in using recycled paper (35 per cent against 80 per cent in the US).

«By selecting only the very best preserved bone specimens and with various improvements in proteomic analysis, we were able to obtain roughly 90 per cent of the collagen sequence for both species,» said lead author Frido Welker, a PhD student at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology and the University of York.

A report by The Guardian from last year discovered that over a third of head teachers believed that their facilities were unfit for purpose, with 60 per cent desiring reparation or improvement works.

The results show nationally there has been a 0.72 per cent improvement in reading results and a 0.81 per cent increase for numeracy for students across years 5, 3, 7 and 9.

Schools have big ambitions for their outside spaces — 75.7 per cent report that schools want major improvements or complete makeovers of playgrounds and outside spaces.

Since introducing the three targeted programs and implementation model in 2016, Buchanan says the school has seen: improvements across a range of classes using the NAPLAN writing scale of up to 40 per cent; improvements in spelling using NAPLAN assessment and internal data of up to two years within a 12 month period; and its first spike in NAPLAN numeracy improvement for Years 3 and 5 (the two year groups staff focused on through the program).

MacDonnell therefore created a Life Skills program specifically for girls which has seen a 500 per cent improvement in girls» registration in life skills programmes that were formerly dominated by boys.

Neil Carmichael, chair of the Education Committee, said: «The government's strategy for improving PSHE in schools is weak and Ofsted has highlighted that PSHE requires improvement in 40 per cent of schools.»

The latest AEDC data for Chapman Primary, released earlier this year, show big improvements in the physical health and wellbeing domain — 93.3 per cent of children are on track, compared with 84 per cent in the last census and 79 per cent in the 2009 AEDC collection.

There's also roughly 23 per cent of students who are able to complete only the most basic tasks on computers — so there's still plenty of room for improvement.

However, the fourth most frequent statement observed (at 55.5 per cent) was: «The Principal and other school leaders articulate a shared commitment to improvement, but limited attention has been given to specifying detail or to developing a school - wide approach (e.g. plans for improvement may lack coherence, be short - term or without a whole - school focus).»

Further, the reviewers also observed in 53.3 per cent of schools the following statement: «Plans for improvement do not appear to have been clearly communicated, widely implemented or to have impacted significantly on teachers» day - to - day work.

The American Statistical Association concluded recently that teachers account for about 1 per cent to 14 per cent of the variability in test scores, and that the majority of opportunities for quality improvement are found in system - level conditions.4 In other words, most of what explains student achievement is beyond the control of teachers or even schools, and therefore arguing that teachers are the most important factor in improving the quality of education is simply wrong.

For example, in five of the nine English regions, all in the north or midlands, more than 20 per cent of pupils are in secondary schools where teaching is rated «requires improvement» or «inadequate» by Ofsted.

However the improvement was small for pupils eligible for free school meals between 60 per cent and 90 per cent of the time.

While 21 per cent of secondary schools are «requires improvement» or «inadequate», that figure is only 18 per cent for PRUs.

Of all the support programmes running in schools across the country, 37 per cent were for schools which are below floor standard, or rated either «inadequate» or «requires improvement» by Ofsted.

«To improve the quality of education; make health and safety improvements; modernize / construct classrooms, restrooms and school facilities: and improve P.E. fields and facilities; shall Laton Joint Unified School District issue $ 7,000,000 of bonds at legal rates, averaging $ 421,000 annually as long as bands are outstanding at a rate of approximately 6 cents per $ 100 assessed value, with annual audits, an independent citizens» oversight committee, no money for salaries, and funding that can not be taken by the State?»

For a district qualifying under this paragraph whose charter school tuition payments exceed 9 per cent of the school district's net school spending, the board shall only approve an application for the establishment of a commonwealth charter school if an applicant, or a provider with which an applicant proposes to contract, has a record of operating at least 1 school or similar program that demonstrates academic success and organizational viability and serves student populations similar to those the proposed school seeks to serve, from the following categories of students, those: (i) eligible for free lunch; (ii) eligible for reduced price lunch; (iii) that require special education; (iv) limited English - proficient of similar language proficiency level as measured by the Massachusetts English Proficiency Assessment examination; (v) sub-proficient, which shall mean students who have scored in the «needs improvement», «warning» or «failing» categories on the mathematics or English language arts exams of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System for 2 of the past 3 years or as defined by the department using a similar measurement; (vi) who are designated as at risk of dropping out of school based on predictors determined by the department; (vii) who have dropped out of school; or (viii) other at - risk students who should be targeted to eliminate achievement gaps among different groups of studenFor a district qualifying under this paragraph whose charter school tuition payments exceed 9 per cent of the school district's net school spending, the board shall only approve an application for the establishment of a commonwealth charter school if an applicant, or a provider with which an applicant proposes to contract, has a record of operating at least 1 school or similar program that demonstrates academic success and organizational viability and serves student populations similar to those the proposed school seeks to serve, from the following categories of students, those: (i) eligible for free lunch; (ii) eligible for reduced price lunch; (iii) that require special education; (iv) limited English - proficient of similar language proficiency level as measured by the Massachusetts English Proficiency Assessment examination; (v) sub-proficient, which shall mean students who have scored in the «needs improvement», «warning» or «failing» categories on the mathematics or English language arts exams of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System for 2 of the past 3 years or as defined by the department using a similar measurement; (vi) who are designated as at risk of dropping out of school based on predictors determined by the department; (vii) who have dropped out of school; or (viii) other at - risk students who should be targeted to eliminate achievement gaps among different groups of studenfor the establishment of a commonwealth charter school if an applicant, or a provider with which an applicant proposes to contract, has a record of operating at least 1 school or similar program that demonstrates academic success and organizational viability and serves student populations similar to those the proposed school seeks to serve, from the following categories of students, those: (i) eligible for free lunch; (ii) eligible for reduced price lunch; (iii) that require special education; (iv) limited English - proficient of similar language proficiency level as measured by the Massachusetts English Proficiency Assessment examination; (v) sub-proficient, which shall mean students who have scored in the «needs improvement», «warning» or «failing» categories on the mathematics or English language arts exams of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System for 2 of the past 3 years or as defined by the department using a similar measurement; (vi) who are designated as at risk of dropping out of school based on predictors determined by the department; (vii) who have dropped out of school; or (viii) other at - risk students who should be targeted to eliminate achievement gaps among different groups of studenfor free lunch; (ii) eligible for reduced price lunch; (iii) that require special education; (iv) limited English - proficient of similar language proficiency level as measured by the Massachusetts English Proficiency Assessment examination; (v) sub-proficient, which shall mean students who have scored in the «needs improvement», «warning» or «failing» categories on the mathematics or English language arts exams of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System for 2 of the past 3 years or as defined by the department using a similar measurement; (vi) who are designated as at risk of dropping out of school based on predictors determined by the department; (vii) who have dropped out of school; or (viii) other at - risk students who should be targeted to eliminate achievement gaps among different groups of studenfor reduced price lunch; (iii) that require special education; (iv) limited English - proficient of similar language proficiency level as measured by the Massachusetts English Proficiency Assessment examination; (v) sub-proficient, which shall mean students who have scored in the «needs improvement», «warning» or «failing» categories on the mathematics or English language arts exams of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System for 2 of the past 3 years or as defined by the department using a similar measurement; (vi) who are designated as at risk of dropping out of school based on predictors determined by the department; (vii) who have dropped out of school; or (viii) other at - risk students who should be targeted to eliminate achievement gaps among different groups of studenfor 2 of the past 3 years or as defined by the department using a similar measurement; (vi) who are designated as at risk of dropping out of school based on predictors determined by the department; (vii) who have dropped out of school; or (viii) other at - risk students who should be targeted to eliminate achievement gaps among different groups of students.

«The Government's strategy for improving PSHE in schools is weak and Ofsted has highlighted that PSHE requires improvement in 40 per cent of schools.»

The exhaust is tuned for maximum performance with a 42 per cent improvement in flow.

There was a facelift in 2008 that sharpened the F1 - inspired snout and brought a number of worthwhile improvements — including a 10 per cent quicker gearshift for the 7G - tronic auto (there was no manual option on the 55).

Thanks to extensive aerodynamic improvements (such as air inlet openings in front, modified door mirror caps, new wheel spoiler), tyres optimised for low rolling resistance and standard 8 - speed automatic gearbox optimised for low friction, Volkswagen was able to improve the fuel efficiency of the Touareg by up to six per cent (V6 TDI with 150 kW).

Volvo is claiming a downforce improvement of 30 per cent for its S60 and V60 Polestar models, which will be limited to a production run of just 1500 units for the 2018 model year.

Aston Martin claims that fitting a newer eight - speed box would only deliver a two per cent improvement in economy, for an unjustifiable engineering cost, but in our opinion it would make a major difference to the powertrain's responses.

It's a world - first for a three - cylinder and it offers up to a six per cent improvement in efficiency.

Backed by a «three to four per cent» improvement in fuel economy — petrol and petrol - electric hybrid models are not expected locally until the Series II update happens — and Hyundai's five - year warranty and lifetime servicing plan the Santa Fe looks like a great match for the wants and needs of SUV - addicted Aussies families.

Combined fuel consumption for the entry Maxx 2.0 - litre manual rises by 0.5 L / 100 km to 6.9 L / 100 km, while the diesel now consumes 6.0 L / 100 km (up 0.3) and the 2.5 petrol 7.5 L / 100 km (up 0.1), although Mazda is claiming a four per cent improvement in real - world economy.

Premium design cues, the choice of all - wheel - drive models and a raft of new technology in itssector has elevated its appeal to not only fleet customers, but also toretail buyers, who now account for 35 per cent of all sales — a 16 per cent improvement over the Vectra.

LATAM Airlines Group has reported an operating margin of 9.4 per cent for first quarter 2016, an improvement of 1.3 per cent over the same quarter in 2015, and net income of US$ 102 million, a US$ 142 million improvement over the first quarter 2015.

For every $ 100 spent at non-participating grocery stores, dining, travel or home improvements you will earn 10 cents off per gallon.

Another improvement for passengers flying TAM's Premium Business class are the seats on the Boeing 777 aircraft, which are being increased in size by 15 per cent.

However, time and time again, graphics - bound scenarios continually hand in 14 per cent improvements - it's enough to get Tomb Raider Definitive Edition to more consistently deliver 60 fps, but not enough for a locked 1080p60 experience.

A per cent - for - art allocation, which puts aside one - to - two per cent of capital improvement projects for the acquisition of public art, funded the purchase.

$ 300 million prize for advanced battery technology that delivers a 70 percent improvement in batteries to get to 30 per cent of their current cost

This is why the work of people like Yvonne Bambrick and the Toronto Cyclists Union is so important; It looks like we have lost what the suburban politicians call the «war on the car» and that no matter who is elected, they are not going to spend 12 cents on paint for bike lanes and bike infrastructure improvements.