A month ago the US Commerce Department estimated the first-quarter expansion at 3 per cent

A month ago, the US Commerce Department estimated the first-quarter expansion at 3 per cent.In Germany, the Bundesbank shaved its Repo interest rate from 5 to 4.96 per cent.The London Business School predicted the economy would grow 3 per cent this year before slowing to 2.3 per cent next year as tax increases and higher interest rates bite.. The document, part of its fight against a pounds 1.2bn bid from Enterprise Oil, will also contain an asset valuation by DeGolyer MacNaughton, a leading petroleum consultant. But Enterprise said: 'They (Lasmo) won't be making a profit forecast because Lasmo is making losses. Age: 15 First broadcast, autumn 1979 Frequency: 40 weeks a year on Radio 4. An Iranian Christian has been charged with 'religious espionage' but he will not be executed for converting to Christianity, a judicial official was quoted as saying, Reuter reports from Tehran. They say that circulation, the tabloid paper's daily bread, has fallen, and an aggressive management has introduced a climate of fear among staff.After Montgomery's decision to run the Diana pictures, such critics felt their fears had been vindicated. If it is touch and go, it is more sensible to look at a younger bloke That's why I was very nervous before the Old Trafford Test.

But there is also, perhaps, a feeling of guilt about Eritrea in the corridors of the world's foreign ministries. THE number of people unemployed and claiming benefit fell by 22,000 in February, stunning the City and ending 33 consecutive monthly increases. All very modern, and that may be one of the reasons why Patsy Cline is still selling 30 years after her death: the album Patsy Cline's Greatest Hits reached triple-platinum status last year Her life story, however, is classic country. If anyone here wants to make me an offer, I will tell you where you can start digging.' Spades, we presume, will be provided.WHILE THE insurance industry's reputation is deeper in the mire than for many a long year, at least someone thinks the Association of British Insurers is doing a good job.

All the Llynfi Valley side seemed to need at times was the belief that they could actually win.Take the most exciting move of the match: the Maesteg outside- half, David Williams, audaciously chipped on his own line and caught his own kick to send the backs hurtling downfield. Bellway has net cash and is in a strong position to buy land cheaply.JASON NISSESHARES in Fisons have lost a third of their value as the drugs company has lost its chairman, John Kerridge, and the confidence of both the market and the pharmaceutical regulators. This was disclosed yesterday at the opening of an inquest into the death of Nikki, from Wear Garth, Sunderland. Either way, it starves the private sector of capital which could be creating real jobs more efficiently than the state can create bogus jobs.The idea of reviving the housing market is good, but not by tax concessions, which selectively channel funds into housing by making it more attractive than other investments. Innings closed: 3.59.Nash 50: 131 min, 97 balls, 7 fours.ENGLAND - First innings* M A Atherton not out .27(100 min, 76 balls, 5 fours)A J Stewart c Parore b Nash .45(54 min, 44 balls, 9 fours)G A Gooch not out .13(44 min, 40 balls, 2 fours)Extras (lb5 nb4) .9Total (for 1, 100 min, 26 overs).