1.   It should lead to a greater efficiency among the police and give a much-needed boost to the fight against crime.

2.   It will also be cheaper for foreigners to visit Britain which could bring a much-needed boost for the tourist industry.

3.   The recent drop in interest rates has given the economy a much needed boost.

4.   ENGLAND boss Graham Taylor was given a much-needed boost last night when World Cup rivals Holland dropped a crucial point at home to Group Two leaders Norway.

5.   He added an increase in house sales would give a much needed boost to retail sales and employment.

6.   American democracy will receive a needed boost if voters begin demanding the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth from their politicians.

7.   And they feel the offense of Sheffield and Bonilla and the defense of Johnson, a three-time Gold Glove catcher, will give them a needed boost.

8.   Apple is banking on the new iMacs to give the company a much-needed boost.

9.   Banks could get a needed boost if the Federal Reserve Bank decides to lower interest rates at its meeting at the end of January.

10.   After an anemic year, large-cap stock mutual funds are getting a much-needed boost from the Dow Jones rally.