TSB made a pre-tax profit of pounds 43m in the year to 31 October, compared with a pounds 47m loss in 1991. Order could not be restored without major military intervention, which was not feasible without the Americans. Although the group has no significant interest in road building, where spending appears most at risk, it competes for contracts to build prisons, hospitals and other public buildings, so could be affected by cuts. Governments can make a solid start on tackling the threat of man-made climate change and sustain economic growth.Two years ago the World Energy Council set up a commission on the subject.It has just produced its draft report for the council's 15th triennial congress in Madrid.The commission produced three scenarios for global energy consumption in 2030.

He was good at choosing advisers and staff, and few failed to succumb to his quiet personal charm and good humour.He and and his wife, Dharma, a distinguished economic historian, were very hospitable: their house was a haven for many visitors, both Indian and foreign. She arrested Emmanuel Nortey - alias Snakey Joe - and called in the RSPCA.Yesterday Mr Nortey, 53, of Bromley, south-east London, faced a private prosecution brought by the RSPCA at Wells Street magistrates' court, central London He denied causing unnecessary suffering and ill-treatment. They admit these difficulties, but make the point: if there was the will and proper co-ordination, they could be overcome.Yours faithfully,JOHN-MACKIEWaltham Abbey, Essex. As he came by, I put the card up to the window and turned on some romantic music.' Linda's plot worked 'His name was Alfred. Small businesses are much less likely to train workers than larger firms.

A DRUG and chemicals company which has blocked the introduction of the abortion pill RU486 in the US because it fears a boycott of its other products, is under increasing international pressure to make it available there. The Goncourt pays a token 50 francs ( pounds 5.75) and one of the other prizes carries a free meal, but winners can expect a big boost to sales of their works. The latter production has its roots in the Everton goalmouth in the 1985 FA Cup final with Manchester United. We cannot afford to lose such a consultant as Dr Nigel Cox and I sincerely hope that when my time comes I shall have such a caring, understanding and conscientious doctor.The law should be changed.Rosaleen DonovanSherborne, Dorset.