Government
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Spotlight on ambitious UK government proposals to use pensions for growth
Three sets of government proposals have the potential to shake up the industry and promote growth.
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Official data on UK economic inactivity and unemployment rates is inaccurate, report suggests
Recent statistics have been pessimistic about UK economic activity and employment rates.
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Central Bank of Ireland publishes review of the Fitness and Probity Regime
Recommendations include improvements in process consistency, governance, and fairness.
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FRC finds improving quality but significant delays in audits of local bodies
The FRC’s major local audit quality report points to some improvements in audit quality, but significant issues connected to their timeliness.
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Transparency International warns of ‘race to the bottom’ as efforts to combat bribery falter
Global body’s analysis of 47 countries reveals shocking picture of decline.