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A TfL spokesperson said security staff had been hired to patrol the area to discourage people from returning.

When a group of key European leaders discouraged him from signing a peace deal with Russia that would require Ukraine to cede land, the president listened.

“Country Doctor” is not heavy with statistics, just a few discouraging notes: 140 hospitals in rural areas have closed since 2010; 600 are in danger of doing the same now.

"This added cost will inevitably be passed on to patients, making private care less accessible and discouraging doctors from continuing or entering private practice," the spokesperson added.

Usually the Bank of England keeps interest rates higher if inflation is causing concern, to discourage borrowing and spending that can make the problem worse.