All UK articles – Page 19
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Analysis
Equitable or not
Garry Honey says Britain’s regulators have often fallen short, but what’s that mean for business?
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Analysis
Directors’ conflicts of interest
Danielle Harris explains how new provisions under the Companies Act will affect directors whose interests may conflict with the interests of their company
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Interviews
Changing behaviours
What do the London Olympics, Terminal 5 and tackling youth crime have to do with each other? Answer: They all represent huge challenges that require new ways of thinking about behaviour and perception aspects of risk
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Conflicts of interest widen under Companies Act: Lawyer
Rules have extended directors duties to include situations where conflicts of interest might arise in the future
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Council workers begin strike
Thousands of public sector workers have begun a two day strike over a 2.45% pay increase that they say is too low
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Protect bottom line with health and safety
Workplace injury and illness is wreaking enormous harm in British industry, says Alliance
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ABPI suspends Roche over obesity drug sales
The British medical trade association has suspended Roche for 6 months and accused it of bringing discredit on the industry
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ALARM winners announced
LDA, Greater Manchester Fire Service and three County Councils pick up gongs
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Be patient
Graeme Lee, head of risk management, ITV, says more than ever risk managers can influence strategy but they need to be patient
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UK funds land management to stop flooding
Defra said environmental resources can play a vital role in managing flood risk
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Workers of the world unite
Unite and USW have joined to form world’s first global trade union representing 3m workers across Europe and North America
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AIRMIC responds to FSA’s commercial insurance inquiry
There should be full and automatic disclosure of total broker remuneration, said the association
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Analysis
Call for clearer rules
Calls for clear, consistent and comparable accounting standards have followed a move by the UK government to make carbon reporting mandatory for companies
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UK gets tough on discrimination
The government has outlined far reaching plans to promote ‘positive discrimination’, strengthen employee redress and conduct sector enquiries
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LSE launches carbon ratings
Ratings bring efficiency and transparency to the rapidly growing carbon market, say developers
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Execs are most dangerous drivers
Dangerous company car drivers could put one in two firms in court
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Public sector workers vote for strike action
Council workers have agreed to a series of strikes over the government's pay plans
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Features
Delivering the promise
Nathan Skinner runs his eye over the multitude of risks faced by companies who neglect ethical behaviour