The banks' need for speed will have consequences
ft.com
13-Oct-2008
        

British bankers met the chancellor of the exchequer at the Treasury. They wore: a sheepish grin. He wore: a terrible frown. They said to him: Hello, Darling, we need more capital. He said to them: if you want capital, we want conditions (and don’t call me Darling). And the consequence... [read full story]                    

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There is a strong overlap between domestic violence and child abuse Children and young people affected by violence at home are not getting enough help, according to a new report. The Welsh Assembly Government inquiry into...

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Accidents at schools in Wales cost more than £600,000 in compensation payments during the last three years, according to a Plaid Cymru survey. Plaid AM Chris Franks called for more safety inspections, saying some Welsh councils...

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