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In a speech, he did not give any indication of the size of the cuts ahead, but in an interview on the BBC Today programme, he dismissed speculation of a 35 per cent reduction as «way in excess of what we are talking about».

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The total included $ 23.6 million generated during the last three months of last year, as a reduction of operating costs at Torstar's print divisions offset a 10 per cent decline in fourth - quarter revenue.

Despite this reduction, the company increased sales revenue 3.8 per cent to $ 323.6 million.Conversely the number of franchise stores increased from 73 to 97, and as a result franchise revenue increased by 28.3 per cent to $ 6.6 million.

As a founding member of the Fair Tax Coalition, The Vancouver Board of Trade played a lead role in achieving a one - per - cent reduction in business property taxes, bringing the total tax reduction to 10.2 per cent.

The Update incorporates the October average private sector economic forecasts and an increased «adjustment for risk» for 2011 - 12 to 2013 - 14, as well as an increase in employment insurance rates of only 5 cents (employee rate) for 2012, rather than the 10 cents set in legislation As a result, the balanced budget target is delayed from 2014 - 15 to 2016 - 17, prior to the inclusion of the Targeted Strategic and Operating Review Savings (now called «Deficit Reduction Action Plan Saving Target»as well as an increase in employment insurance rates of only 5 cents (employee rate) for 2012, rather than the 10 cents set in legislation As a result, the balanced budget target is delayed from 2014 - 15 to 2016 - 17, prior to the inclusion of the Targeted Strategic and Operating Review Savings (now called «Deficit Reduction Action Plan Saving Target»as an increase in employment insurance rates of only 5 cents (employee rate) for 2012, rather than the 10 cents set in legislation As a result, the balanced budget target is delayed from 2014 - 15 to 2016 - 17, prior to the inclusion of the Targeted Strategic and Operating Review Savings (now called «Deficit Reduction Action Plan Saving Target»As a result, the balanced budget target is delayed from 2014 - 15 to 2016 - 17, prior to the inclusion of the Targeted Strategic and Operating Review Savings (now called «Deficit Reduction Action Plan Saving Target»).

Household sector financial assets increased by 1.7 per cent in the March quarter, a somewhat slower rate than in previous quarters, as a reduction in the value of direct equity holdings partially offset strong gains in the value of funds held in superannuation.

With tax reduction through pension splitting, they would pay tax at an average rate of about 17 per cent as B.C. residents and so would have about $ 8,750 per month to spend.

For the following year, underlying inflation of 2.6 per cent is expected, with a similar figure for the headline rate as mortgage interest reductions drop out of the calculation.

The headline rate could drop below half of one per cent by the second half of 1997, before moving back towards the underlying figure as the interest rate reductions pass out of the calculation.

It is understood that UniSuper negotiated an 80 per cent reduction in the management fees as well as a 15 per cent discount on the purchase price.

The role of now regular surveillance, screening and monitoring processes as recorded by the Health Protection Agency has also contributed greatly to a significant reduction in key infection rates of MRSA bacteraemia, a 75 per cent reduction since 2003/04, when more patients were dying from what are largely avoidable infections.

A spokesperson from Bis said:» We are committed to a 27 per cent reduction in our resources and, as recognised by the NAO, we are working hard to ensure we have the skills and capacity to manage this challenging, but achievable target.»

The previous government had planned to increase employer national insurance contributions by one per cent as part of its deficit reduction strategy (Alistair Darling, the then chancellor, has subsequently stated that he would have preferred to have increased VAT instead), and after taking office the coalition government only partially reversed this decision.

However, without a fiscal stimulus, such as a reduction to five per cent in VAT for all Green Deal compliant work, Green Deal is unlikely to be successful.

Some highlights of the budget include a 45 cent increase in the cigarette tax, a 25 cent fee on ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft, and a reduction of the state's earned income tax credit for low - income workers.

Special load tariff customers (SLTC) such as industries, are currently enjoying a 25 per cent tariff reduction with the mining companies receiving 10 per cent reduction in tariffs.

It stated that although there was an 82 per cent increase in reported fraud cases as compared to 2015; the banking sector witnessed marginal reduction in the value of attempted frauds and actual losses.

Unison is calling on the government to impose a target of an 80 per cent cut in carbon emissions, warning a 60 per cent reduction will still see global temperatures rise by as much as five degrees.

The 17.5 per cent rate of VAT has been in place since 1991, except for the temporary reduction to 15 per cent introduced by Alistair Darling as the last Labour government sought to tackle the recession.

John Curtice, professor of politics at Strathclyde University, points out that the number of people who think taxes should be cut, even if it means a reduction in services such as health, education and welfare, has risen from 20 to 27 per cent since 2005, while the number who want to extend services has dropped from 40 to 29 per cent.

By 2020, the company plans to produce as many lithium - ion batteries annually as the entire world produced in 2013 — enough for a fleet of 500,000 electric cars — and with a 30 per cent reduction in production cost per battery.

«The idea is that a small reduction in alcohol — such as beer with four per cent ethanol content versus six per cent — would reduce alcohol intake per drinker even if the same overall amount of beverage is consumed,» says Dr. Jürgen Rehm, lead author and Director of the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto, Canada.

The reduction in drag could potentially cut fuel consumption by as much as 20 per cent, he says.

A 5 per cent reduction in budget is proposed for the National Marine Fisheries Service, as well as the National Weather Service.

The participants also saw a small reduction in BMI, body fat per cent and waist measurement, as well as an increase in muscle mass as a result of the training period.

New Zealand environment minister Simon Upton described his country's approach to reducing carbon dioxide as 80 per cent carbon sinks, 20 per cent emission reduction.

Modelling studies suggest that around Llyn Brianne reductions of between 30 and 50 per cent in the acidity of rainfall will be necessary to prevent further acidification of soils and streams and only a 60 to 90 per cent reduction would allow recovery of fisheries, river invertebrates and fishing birds such as dippers.

Twenty per cent of the tenants proved to account for as much as two - thirds of the reduction in electricity consumption.

As for the 20 per cent reduction in carcinoembryonic antigens, it isn't clear whether this is likely to affect an otherwise healthy person's chances of developing cancer.

Viscous Dietary and Functional Fibers, such as are found in oat products, beans, isolated pectin, and isolated guar gum, have been found to produce significant reductions in glycemic response in 33 of 50 studies (66 per - cent) reviewed by Wolever and Jenkins (1993), which is in contrast to only 3 of 14 studies with nonviscous fiber (21 percent).

The longitudinal study involving 957 Chinese seniors aged 55 years or older has found that regular consumption of tea lowers the risk of cognitive decline in the elderly by 50 per cent, while APOE e4 gene carriers who are genetically at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease may experience a reduction in cognitive impairment risk by as much as 86 per cent.

Viscous fibers, such as pectin and guar gum and those present in oat products and beans, produced significant reductions in glycemic response in 33 of 50 studies (66 per - cent) as reviewed in Wolever and Jenkins (1993).

As a result, there will be 0.8 per cent reduction in the next financial year.

When we recently asked teachers if there was anything we could do to make this education offer more attractive just under 50 per cent voluntarily said «it's great as it is,» while the remainder mainly wanted reductions in transport costs as well as less bureaucracy.

Making the offer more attractive When we recently asked teachers if there was anything we could do to make this education offer more attractive just under 50 per cent voluntarily said «it's great as it is», while the remainder mainly wanted reductions in transport costs as well as less bureaucracy.

Only 17 per cent of parents approached felt that extension of free nursery provision was a priority, while 28 per cent considered a reduction in university tuition fees from # 9,000 per year to # 6,000 per years as a leading preference.

It's quite a feat as you can see — and our new Toolkit online digital tour management platform has simplified the process significantly and, based on the initial reduction in workload at the organisational stage, will save us an estimated 75 per cent of time formerly spent updating data, chasing students, tracking payments and updating parents.

The results that followed confirmed that BioCote protection is as effective in real life as it is in the laboratory there was a huge 96 per cent reduction in bacterial levels in the total environment.

The steering remains the same, while the engine is simply a normal Cooper Works 1.6 - litre turbo four with an ECU tweak taking it from 208 to 215bhp, maximum torque remaining the same at 206 lb ft.. As with its predecessor, the back seats are binned, while a bold diffuser and spoiler contribute to a 90 per cent reduction in rear lift.

It benefits from engineering efforts put into the new TT such as the coupe's 45 kg weight reduction and a 23 per cent increase in torsional rigidity.

The front and rear wheel are also made of this high - tech material, enabling a weight reduction of approximately 30 per cent as compared to light alloy forged wheels while retaining a deliberately rigid design.

With a new lightweight body and 7 per cent reduction in aerodynamic drag, the third - gen Outlander is relatively more efficient as well.

As well as a weight saving of 40 per cent over its predecessor, we have achieved a reduction in rotating masses and therefore improved drivetrain dynamics,» explains Albert BiermanAs well as a weight saving of 40 per cent over its predecessor, we have achieved a reduction in rotating masses and therefore improved drivetrain dynamics,» explains Albert Biermanas a weight saving of 40 per cent over its predecessor, we have achieved a reduction in rotating masses and therefore improved drivetrain dynamics,» explains Albert Biermann.

It also leads to a reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 figures by as much as five per cent, as well as optimising emissions so as to be able to comply with the more rigorous exhaust emission standards of the future.

Increased dampening in the suspension, as well as 15 per cent stiffer alloy wheels, delivered a reduction in vibration, while a battery cover along the floor of the vehicle has been added to improve aerodynamic performance and reduce wind rush.

As well as a weight - saving of 40 per cent over its predecessor, we have achieved a reduction in rotating masses and therefore improved drivetrain dynamics.&raquAs well as a weight - saving of 40 per cent over its predecessor, we have achieved a reduction in rotating masses and therefore improved drivetrain dynamics.&raquas a weight - saving of 40 per cent over its predecessor, we have achieved a reduction in rotating masses and therefore improved drivetrain dynamics.»

It only adds about $ 2,200 in cost, but the resulting 29 per cent reduction is the least as well.

Petrol engines presently employ three - way catalytic converters that offer NOx reduction rates as high as99 per cent, but this performance is possible only at the stoichiometric air fuel ratio.

As a result, the number of constituents fell to 39 from 56 - a reduction of 30 per cent.

With tax reduction through pension splitting, they would pay tax at an average rate of about 17 per cent as B.C. residents and so would have about $ 8,750 per month to spend.