Kenneth Clarke denies weakening new anti-bribery law – The Guardian

Posted March 31st, 2011 in bribery, corruption, legislation, news by sally

“Ministers have been accused of undermining the long delayed legislation intended to crack down on payments of bribes by business executives. Anti-corruption campaigners claim the government has surrendered to lobbying by business groups, creating loopholes that will allow dishonest companies to continue paying bribes to foreign politicians and officials.”

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The Guardian, 30th March 2011

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Daniyal Shahzad to be deported to Pakistan after lies – BBC News

Posted March 31st, 2011 in deceit, deportation, immigration, news by sally

“A teenager will be deported to his home country of Pakistan after lying about his past in a bid for UK residency.”

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BBC News, 30th March 2011

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Network Rail pleads guilty over Potters Bar crash – BBC News

Posted March 31st, 2011 in accidents, health & safety, news, railways by sally

“Network Rail has admitted breaching safety regulations over the Potters Bar train crash which claimed seven lives.”

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BBC News, 30th March 2011

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House of Lords report attacks ‘complacency’ of Big Four auditors in financial crisis, urges competition investigation – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 31st, 2011 in auditors, competition, financial regulation, news, reports by sally

“The House of Lords has recommended that Britain’s competition authorities investigate the world’s ‘Big Four’ auditing firms who failed to warn regulators about banks before the financial crash.”

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Daily Telegraph 30th March 2011

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Grandparents to get legal powers over access in divorce battles – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 31st, 2011 in arbitration, children, divorce, grandparents, news by sally

“Grandparents will get new legal powers to guarantee them access to their grandchildren following divorce battles under proposals unveiled today, The Daily Telegraph can disclose.”

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Daily Telegraph, 31st March 2011

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