All UK articles – Page 14
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UK most at risk to spread of flu pandemic
Research reveals developed nations are at extreme risk of spread of the flu, but their capacity to contain an outbreak is good
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Swine flu could hit the UK economy hard
Businesses should prepare themselves for major staff disruptions, says the Business Continuity Institute
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Plaintiffs could use US courts for class actions
A case in the US could encourage claimants to use the US class action system
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IRM waves Diploma admission fee for readers
StrategicRISK subscribers won’t have to pay the admission fee for the IRM International Diploma in Risk Management
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Insurer warns jobless could turn to extortion
Rising unemployment in developed nations tends to lead to more extortion, warned Hiscox
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Surge in ‘whistleblowing’ predicted
Employees should be reassured that they will not face blacklisting if they blow the whistle, says Protiviti
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IRM miss-assesses risk from G20 protests
We are at a loss to understand why we were on the protesters hit list, says chief exec Steve Fowler
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Turner review: What does it mean?
Lord Turner’s regulatory reform agenda is not just about technical changes to banks’ capital requirements, says Jonathan Jesty
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Corporate Manslaughter one year on
It is likely investigations are underway that intend to take advantage of the new powers, warns Aon
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AIRMIC responds to remuneration disclosure guidance
The association describes it as a step forward in clarifying broker remuneration
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FSA arrests two following insider dealing probe
Search warrants were executed at a number of addresses in Greater London
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UK economy loses £11.1bn a year to major disruptions
The Business Continuity Institute estimated that 0.8% of UK GDP is lost due to lack of business continuity management
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IRM launches website to understand recession
Recession Watch webpage is designed to help risk managers harness opportunities and mitigate threats from the recession
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EU Parliament votes for stricter controls on nanotechnology
Tougher regulations are welcomed by environmental groups
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London G20 protests
Violence is a possibility but the majority of demonstrations will be peaceful, said Exclusive Analysis
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Total blamed for £700m Buncefield damages
French oil giant's pay out includes £5m to Allianz
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FSA plans greater liquidity risk oversight
Lord Turner recommends a major overhaul of bank supervision which, if implemented, could radically change capital and liquidity regulations