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A Force For Good - Captains Of Industry Say That Non Executive Directors Will Become Increasingly Important And Valuable
Enron situation will only give further impetus to extending the role
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Post Offices Pass On The Parcel Question
Customers are being given inadequate advice about which service to use when they send parcels at the post office according to new figures from Postwatch, the consumer watchdog for postal services. Yet, in reality, when customers complain about loss or damage, Consignia place the onus on them to choose the right service.
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Are Loyalty Card Schemes Missing A Trick?
Research released today carried out by MORI on behalf of Black Sun — the loyalty consultancy — reveals the scoop on consumer habits towards loyalty cards. The findings provide a basis for businesses to re-think expensive loyalty programmes, as research shows that current programmes offered by retailers are missing the mark with consumers.
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Sharp Fall In Arrears And Possessions
The number of properties taken into possession by mortgage lenders dropped by some 20% in 2001, according to figures released today by the Council of Mortgage Lenders. Fewer than 1 in 625 mortgages in the UK ended up as a repossession in 2001, compared with 1 in 130 back in 1991 when repossessions peaked.
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West Country Urged To Support Organic Food Campaign
People living in the south west are being urged to support a campaign calling for a massive increase in organic farming in the UK.
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Breaking The Entrepreneurial Mould
Ernst & Young survey reveals a new generation of entrepreneurs who are more formally educated but still love to take risks
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Unloved, Unwanted And Misunderstood
Ernst & Young report reveals that the UK's leading entrepreneurs feel their contributions to the UK economy are not recognised but remain upbeat about growth prospects for 2002
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Give Up Those Bad Driving Habits For The New Year
Specialist motor insurer, Privilege Insurance, has compiled a list of the worst, and probably most common, driving habits that should be on the top of everyone's New Years Resolutions list to change in 2002.
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Customers Are Ready For Water Competition
Domestic and business customers are waiting for the water industry to catch up
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Millions Of Motorists Risk Breaking Drink-Drive Laws
A new report published today by Direct Line, the UK's largest private motor insurer, has revealed that millions of motorists could be driving whilst over the legal limit without even realising it.