All Europe articles – Page 63
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Bluetongue detected in UK cattle
Defra announced the detection of Bluetongue in 18 imported cattle
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AnalysisUK’s top risks
The Cabinet Office's National Risk Register lays out the main threats to the country but offers little in the way of solutions
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FeaturesWorking towards solutions for flood
Since 1980, Europe has suffered 17 catastrophic floods that have done at least $75 billion worth of economic damage in total. Only about 25% of these losses were insured. The devastating and costly events of 2002 and 2007 have spurred searches for better planning, precautions and financial solutions. By Lee ...
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FeaturesStrategic planning to reduce flood impact across Europe
On 26 November 2007, the new European Directive on the assessment and management of flood risks entered into force. For the first time, EU legislation requires its members to plan strategically to reduce the adverse consequences of flood events on human health, economic activities, the environment and cultural heritage. ...
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Online onlyJewellery could be underinsured
Rising diamond and precious metal prices could leaver jewellers underinsured, warns Marsh
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Report outlines powers councils have to tackle climate change
New publication urges local authorities to do more
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AnalysisWhat worries the government?
The Cabinet Office has released the first ever national risk register which outlines the most significant threats to the UK and its citizens
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AIRMIC backs block exemption
Trade body calls on EU to extend insurers’ exemption from certain competition rules
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InterviewsBSI publishes whistleblowing code
New guidelines available for the introduction of whistleblowing arrangements
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Online onlyUnion protests over sacked workers
Postal workers went on strike in Bristol in a protest against three sacked workers
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Online onlyBusinesses can stockpile pandemic treatment
A programme to reserve supplies of antiviral medication in the event of a pandemic is on offer to UK employers
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Online onlyEurozone confidence slides
European economic fears grow with drop in commercial confidence
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Online onlyUnion membership drops slightly in 2007
Overall trade union density in the UK has now fallen 4.5 %
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Online onlyFSA swoops on City bankers
Arrests eight individuals as part of crackdown on insider trading rings
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Online onlyBullying costs UK £14bn a year: Unite
Black, minority and ethnic workers are most likely to be the target of workplace bullying
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Online onlyAon calls for compulsory broker transparency
Clear and consistent disclosure is in the interests of all clients, says broker
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Online onlyMunich Re lowers profit expectations
Revised forecast due to capital market turmoil, more writedowns possible
