Train ticket increases could breach law – The Guardian

Posted August 30th, 2007 in competition, news, railways by sally

“Rail fare increases could breach competition law if passengers are left carrying an excessive share of the cost of running the railways, the industry regulator warned yesterday.”

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The Guardian, 30th August 2007

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Racial equality cited as number one issue in legal diversity drive – Legal Week

Posted August 30th, 2007 in law firms, race discrimination, special report by sally

“Lawyers view racial equality as the crucial issue in the legal profession’s battle to boost diversity, while the need to properly monitor diversity statistics is also acknowledged as a priority for law firms. Clare Ruckin reports on the latest Big Question survey.”

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Legal Week, 30th August 2007

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Woman admits illegal house raffle – BBC News

Posted August 30th, 2007 in gambling, news by sally

“A woman who tried to raffle her £150,000 home has been ordered to pay nearly £8,000 compensation after she admitted breaking lottery laws.”

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BBC News, 29th August 2007

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Framed father tells of barrister fake email plot – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 30th, 2007 in barristers, news, perverting the course of justice by sally

“A father who was framed by a leading barrister in a child custody case has spoken for the first time about the extraordinary chain of events that led to him uncovering the deception.”

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Daily Telegraph, 30th August 2007

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Controls that stop dodgy dealers under threat – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 30th, 2007 in consumer protection, news by sally

“Anti-cold calling schemes which were introduced to protect homeowners from rogue salesmen on their doorsteps could be under threat.”

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Daily Telegraph, 30th August 2007

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk