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1985 newspaper clipping with headline 'Selling BA over the counter' discussing British Airways privatisation

1985 newspaper clipping with headline 'Selling BA over the counter' discussing British Airways privatisation

A newspaper article from 1985 discussing the privatisation of British Airways, with shares to be sold through Post Office counters to encourage small investor participation. The article mentions Sir Freddie Laker's ongoing legal battles and the collapse of Laker Airways, referencing a £35 million out-of-court settlement with BA and noting that several issues in the Laker case remained unresolved.

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