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poor rates

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Noun1.poor rates - a local tax for the relief of the poor
Britain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
rates - a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)


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The lack of equipment, run-down infrastructure and poor rates of pay for civil servants and mining industry employees all help to explain why the mining sector is a mess.
Mr Barber said: "We have noticed over recent months that more investors with savings are interested in buying again, not only because of the poor rates of interest they are achieving but also because of the realisation that Northumberland offers a great opportunity to create good returns on the rental market.
Unfortunately, this means that by not shopping around, they may receive poor rates of exchange and transfers probably take longer than necessary.
 
 
 
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