Analysis – Page 277
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Preventing fraud
A new CBI publication says corporate fraud costs businesses hundreds of millions of pounds each year, and ignoring the risk is not an option.
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Recovery's a disaster
A survey by Performance Concepts, Continuity and Recovery 2000, finds that 92% of companies fail to update their disaster testing or planning after installing new systems.
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Kidnapping: New record in 1999
Worldwide kidnaps for ransom reached a record peak in 1999, according to a survey by specialist insurer, the Hiscox Group.
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Reductions for driver training
Fleet operators who train drivers using Liberty Motor's Skilldrive scheme can obtain fleet insurance premium cuts ranging from 5% to 15%.
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Lone workers vulnerable
Lone public sector workers often face greater risks of personal injury than people working in more obviously hazardous industries like North Sea oil.
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Environmental liability paper
The deadline for submissions on the European Commission White Paper on Environmental Liability, adopted in February, is 1 July
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Insurers comment on pain and suffering awards
In its March ruling the Court of Appeal considered the Law Commission's proposals on levels of damages for pain and suffering.
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Anti-competitive behaviour banned
The Competition Act 1998, which came into force on 1 March, prohibits anti-competitive agreements and behaviour.
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Discount rates review
The Lord Chancellor should announce a decision this summer on the level of discount rates.
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E-commerce liability
Internet service providers may be subject to the same libel laws as other media organisations.
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Energy tax concerns
UK companies are anxious about likely damage to business arising from the Kyoto environmental protection measures.
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Freedom of information - new risks
The Freedom of Information Bill will give citizens access to information held by public authorities.
