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Friday, 24 October 2014

Financial Times

• Stobart group sees red on debt repayment feesOperating profit fell partly because of restructuring costs at Stobart’s energy business
• Uber’s rise casts shadow over Addison LeeLondon’s largest private car hire group is coming under pressure from the US taxi app

The Herald

• New lower drink-drive limit before ChristmasA NEW lower drink-drive limit will finally come into force on Scotland's roads before Christmas, meaning that motorists could be breaking the law if they consume a single pint or glass of wine before getting behind the wheel.

The Telegraph

• Lorry speed limit change will cause more deaths but benefit industry, Government assessment showsGovernment raised speed limit for lorries because it benefits haulage industry despite own evidence pointing to increase in deaths and accidents
• Lorry speed limit change will cause more deaths but benefit industry, Government assessment showsGovernment raised speed limit for lorries because it benefits haulage industry despite own evidence pointing to increase in deaths and accidents