to expect bbc news reporters to display at least basic numeracy....

[Tech]

From story on Burma:

The cost of renewing a satellite licence has risen by 167%, from 6000 kyat ($5, £2.50) to 1 million kyat, three times the average annual salary.

1 million is approx 167 times 6000, so representes rather more than a 167% rise.

Bah humbug. Happy new year all.

and I can't spell so there. It's a typo, honest.