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Ulster security leak case collapses (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Gary Duffy reports from Belfast on the release of five Ulster loyalists facing charges linked to the leaking of security documents to paramilitaries, after spending almost a year behind bars. Follows the...
National Rivers Authority report (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Graham Majin reports on the first annual report by the National Rivers Authority; five of the newly privatised water companies are to be prosecuted for polluting waterways. Includes interview with chairman,...
BT charges for directory enquiries (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Tim Locke reports on a decision by British Telecom to start charging for directory enquiries. Interviews with Mike Bett, BT; Sir Bryan Carsberg, Oftel.
John Lennon awards (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Tim Canning reports on the award of John Lennon songwriting awards to music students at Salford College of Technology. Includes interviews with Beatles producer, George Martin; recipient, Paul Spencer.
UN resolution on Israel (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Paul Woodley reports on a vote at the United Nations Security Council on a resolution strongly condemning Israel for the killing of 21 Palestinian demonstrators (08/10/90). Includes speeches/interviews...
Ted Heath to negotiate Iraq hostages release (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Mark Phillips reports on mixed reaction to the news former Prime Minister Edward Heath will fly to Baghdad via Amman in Jordan to negotiate the release of sick and elderly Western hostages held by Saddam...
US budget tax increases causes problems for Bush (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
A budget designed to reduce the US national debt by increasing taxes has created problems for US President, George H. W. Bush, who pledged not to raise taxes in his election campaign; and his flippant...
Troops in the Gulf (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Phil Edwards reports from Saudi Arabia on UK forces deployed for Operation Desert Shield in the Gulf crisis. Includes press conference with Lieutenant General Sir Peter de la Billiere on Operation Desert...
Conservative conference - Poll tax and economy (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the first day of the Conservative Party conference in Bournemouth including debate on the poll tax (community charge) with speeches by Morris Hickey, Ian Gordon and Local Government Mininster...
Conservative conference - Thatcher speech (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Sally Arthy reports on the conclusion of the Conservative Party conference in Bournemouth with a wide-ranging speech by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (excerpts heard) which included a tribute to Ian Gow...