1.   Despite recent speculation, the club has denied any intention of leaving Los Angeles.

2.   Much of the recent speculation has overtly political motives.

3.   It also dampened recent speculation that Tabai was seeking lucrative jobs outside Kiribati.

4.   To allay recent speculation, the Social Security Secretary, Peter Lilley, has insisted that single mothers will not be penalised by the Government.

5.   Chairman Ray Crofts announced yesterday that there would be no change in the running of the club for the foreseeable future, despite recent speculation on new owners.

6.   Although the Cuban government denied the rumors a day later, they added to recent speculation that the president had been camouflaging an illness.

7.   After the gilt market closed the Bank of England governor Eddie George confirmed recent speculation that the central bank was no longer calling for higher interest rates.

8.   Chairman Rocco Forte dispelled recent speculation that the company was planning to sell the Grosvenor House.

9.   Columbia Energy, Coastal Corp. of Houston and Sonat have figured in recent speculation as potential takeover targets in the natural gas industry.