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Old 25th Jan 2012, 09:45
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MidlandDeltic
 
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Don't you think it will be a great boost for UK Plc along with the Royal Occation in the summer? Doesn't the UK need millions of visitors spending all their dosh - God it will be a bun fest for most airlines & airports?
Ah, the same arguments we hear last year supporting the royal and presidential visits to Ireland - €30m + spent and no tangible gain, but five days lost trade to many Dublin businesses. The only "boost" will be for the "financial institutions" who lent the money for the sites to be built. The only jobs created will be temporary in consturction, or minimum wage in the hospitality and retail sectors. However, the costs to other businesses in increased security and disruption and travel / accomodation costs due to "demand" which will occur in their normal operatons will more than balance any gains.

But hey, enjoy the flag waving.
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