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The council also said the capital cost of reinstating the school buildings and the funding per pupil, which is the highest in Pembrokeshire, were prohibitive.

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"Borders are not prohibitive for them at all. They will exploit any vulnerability," she said.

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Given the distances, the cost of delivery would be prohibitive for the person ordering, and too much for the outlet providing the food to waive.

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"For the US to now impose prohibitive tariffs that effectively shut these countries out of the market goes against the very development path it once prescribed," Prof Anner said.

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For domestic users, the most basic package costs $60 a month - and crucially no prohibitive up-front payment - making solar power more accessible.

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