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United Kingdom Debt-stricken Ireland tightens belt for Christmas
Published on 24/12/2010
With rising unemployment and drastic budget cuts imposed by the Irish government, people have cut back on luxuries like shopping sprees and dining out. The effect is a slump in retail sales and restaurant closures.