‘Terrifying’ flaw uncovered in pension protection law – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 1st, 2011 in news, pensions by sally

“The Government has been urged to change the law to ensure pensions of all workers are protected if their employer goes bust.”

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Daily Telegraph, 31st January 2011

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British firms face bribery blacklist, warns corruption watchdog – The Guardian

Posted February 1st, 2011 in bribery, international law, news by sally

“British companies may face international blacklisting as a result of the government’s attempts to water down the Bribery Act, the chairman of an international anti-corruption watchdog warned.”

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The Guardian, 31st January 2011

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Scrapping Legal Aid for medical cases ‘bad for justice and health’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 1st, 2011 in legal aid, medical treatment, negligence, news by sally

“Plans to remove Legal Aid for clinical negligence cases would damage access to justice and allow risks taken by doctors to go unchecked, according to the father of a boy who died after a medical blunder.”

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Daily Telegraph, 31st January 2011

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Silent calls face threat of £2m fine, says Ofcom – BBC News

Posted February 1st, 2011 in consumer protection, fines, news, telecommunications by sally

“Companies that use automated telephone calls that leave householders hearing nothing can now be fined up to £2m.”

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BBC News, 1st February 2011

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Online crime maps for all streets in England and Wales – The Guardian

Posted February 1st, 2011 in crime, internet, news, statistics by sally

“Detailed maps providing a monthly snapshot of crime and antisocial behaviour on every street across England and Wales are published for the first time today.”

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The Guardian, 1st February 2011

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Authorities to be probed over Naomi Bryant death – BBC News

Posted February 1st, 2011 in inquests, murder, news, probation, violent offenders by sally

“A coroner has told a jury to decide if authorities’ actions contributed to a woman’s death at the hands of a sex offender on licence from prison.”

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BBC News, 31st January 2011

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