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Top Story - Government Reveal 'Business Incentives' For Ailing Industries
The national Government has released details of a 'groundbreaking' new bill aimed to kick start Zirialand's struggling economy;
"Today, I put forward our country's first step to end this depression we have endured for far too long. Since our great nation came to existance almost 20 years ago, we have struggled to find a solution to our greatest of teething problems."
"That is, untill now. This new incentive will reward our entrepreneurs and businesses by cutting back on tax charges for their first 3 years of existance. We will support our new and existing businesses with improved infrastructure and trade routes throughout the country..."
"..Zirialand can, and will, stand on it's own two feet in this brave new era of the country's history!" - Richard Magnolia, Minister of Economics
Whilst numbers have supported this move, there has already be concerns raised about the tax cuts proposed in this new bill. Shadow Minister for Econmics, Ed del Luchuza, says "Richard and the rest of the government obviously have failed to get their figures correct. This just simply isn't a drastic enough change. We need to close our borders to the rest of the world and rely solely our creating a secure enough platform to then build upon. It's all very well giving a tax cut but what happens after three years? They'll all cumble to pieces again. It'll just be one big, expensive spiral that the government truly do not have a grip on."
Petrol Tanker Crash Kills 9, Injures Another 12
An petrol tanker has overturned on the Zirialand National Highway this morning, killing 9 including the driver. The vehicle was traveling at safe speeds and believed to have overturned following a tyre explosion close to the Rococo junction. Traffics delays are sevre with tailbacks lasting for over an hour.
All families have been notified.
'Rock Idol' Final Breaks Television Viewers Record
Reality show Rock Idol smashed all viewing records last night after the triumphant show topped 17 million views accross the country. We all tuned in to watch 'Brand New Daisies' beat fellow finalists 'Operative' and 'Being There' following the 11-week long competition. The winners won a 50,000i contract with record label Big Win Records.