Law school BPP accused of exploiting demand to rake in more fees – The Times

Posted December 4th, 2009 in news by sally

“One of London’s most prestigious law schools is under investigation amid allegations that it exploited student demand, packing in extra numbers to boost income by almost £1 million.”

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The Times, 4th December 2009

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Paramedic stopped resuscitating new-born baby too son, hearing told – Daily Telegraph

Posted December 4th, 2009 in disciplinary procedures, news, paramedics by sally

“Khalid Abdel-Rahim, a paramedic with the London Ambulance Service, faces being struck off by a conduct and competence committee at the Health Professions Council in London.”

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Daily Telegraph, 4th December 2009

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Sellafield faces fine for exposing staff to radioactivity – The Guardian

Posted December 4th, 2009 in fines, health & safety, news, nuclear waste by sally

“The safety record of Britain’s nuclear industry will be tarnished tomorrow when managers at the Sellafield complex in Cumbria are fined for exposing staff to radioactive contamination.”

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The Guardian, 3rd December 2009

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More than 1,200 UK shopping websites shut down – The Times

Posted December 4th, 2009 in news by sally

“More than 1,200 illegal internet shopping websites that have made millions of pounds for criminals have been shut down by Scotland Yard in the biggest operation of its kind in Britain.”

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The Times, 4th December 2009

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Colleges may face ban on taking foreign students in visa crackdown – The Times

Posted December 4th, 2009 in news by sally

“Ministers are moving to crack down on abuse of the student and graduate visa systems in an attempt to get to grips with illegal immigration.”

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The Times, 4th December 2009

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