From Peppa Pig rides to giant claws to one-armed bandits, every penny of turnover would be liable under the new duty, which, since it comes off turnover rather than profit, would be enough to sink many arcades.

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An Afghan man thought to be an off-duty policeman also died in the incident.

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On the flipside, football fans will be happy to hear the Chancellor's news that duty on a pint of some beers will be cut - meaning 14p off per pint in time for the World Cup.

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It has been suggested as part of the review that soldiers may be encouraged to wear their uniforms off-duty to boost their popularity.

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Will Call of Duty be able to pull off another record breaking year even as the video game industry straddles generations?

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Even if the rebel governors can be fought or talked off, and Congress does its public duty, Mr Cardoso's troubles are far from over.

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Matthew McConaughey stars as the Joe of the title: a Texas lawman who when off duty, at least regards the law as something to be broken with a vengeance.

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The runner, who is believed to be from London, was treated by paramedics and an off duty police officer after he collapsed in Grand Avenue in Hove.

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Mark Spitz and Olga Korbut grabbed the headlines while the atmosphere around the Olympic village was so relaxed that off-duty athletes, returning from late nights in Bavarian beer halls, could often be found climbing into the complex over the low chain-link fence.

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