May 12, 2009
The ethics of workplace benefits
Details of MPs' expenses claims have provoked a storm of criticism from the public, but who can really hold their head high and say they have never, ever bent the rules on workplace entitlements?
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May 6, 2009
Will you sign up for a new ID card?
Manchester will become the first city where people can sign up for an ID card, Jacqui Smith has said. Will you sign up?
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How can we avoid a swine flu pandemic?
World Health Organisation say countries must not lower their guard in response to swine flu. Are you worried?
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May 1, 2009
Government win or an embarrassing U-turn?
MPs have voted for expenses reforms but delayed a decision on second homes allowances. Is this enough?
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April 30, 2009
How one in 1,000 can equal 50%
What do you do when that family snapshot of your child playing on a golden beach is ruined by the ugly car park to the right of the picture? Crop it out. Unfortunately, statistical pictures are also heavily cropped to alter the stories they tell, says Michael Blastland in his regular column.
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