MoD investigates race hate on web – The Guardian

Posted January 19th, 2009 in armed forces, internet, news, racism by sally

“The Ministry of Defence launched a fresh inquiry into racism in the army last night after the Guardian uncovered a series of extreme and offensive comments on the social networking site Facebook.”

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The Guardian, 19th January 2009

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NHS starts inquiry into deaths of patients with learning difficulties – The Guardian

Posted January 19th, 2009 in complaints, health, learning difficulties, news by sally

“An official investigation is to examine why people with serious learning difficulties have died while under NHS care, after alleged neglect led to at least six fatalities, ministers will reveal today.

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The Guardian, 19th January 2009

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Foreign advert ban puts British workers first – The Times

Posted January 19th, 2009 in advertising, employment, news by sally

“Employers will be prevented from advertising jobs overseas under plans being drawn up to ensure that British workers fill vacancies during the recession.”

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The Times, 19th January 2009

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MI6 informant Wang Yam found guilty of killing millionaire author to steal his identity – The Times

Posted January 19th, 2009 in identity fraud, murder, news by sally

“A leading Chinese dissident who worked as an MI6 informant was convicted yesterday of murdering a millionaire author to steal his identity.”

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The Times, 17th January 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk