21.   U.K. companies face a stark choice if they want to stay competitive.

22.   The company faces an uncertain future.

23.   The company is facing heavy losses this quarter.

24.   The company faces severe financial hurdles this year.

25.   The company is facing bankruptcy.

26.   The company is facing a questionable future.

27.   British companies may face higher charges for discharging polluted water into rivers, according to Environment Minister David Maclean.

28.   In such a case the company may face corporation tax arising from the disposal of its chargeable assets.

29.   The companies also face the problem of schedule delays.

30.   County transport officials also feared that bus companies would face huge bills within the next five years as stock had to be replaced.