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Industry bodies are struggling to combat internet piracy
‘Internet bans considered’ to combat illegal downloads

Ministers are considering plans to block internet access for those who repeatedly download music and films illegally, a newspaper claims. According to the Times next week’s green paper on creative industries is expected to include proposals for legislation forcing internet service providers (ISPs) into compliance with the punitive action. Under proposals currently being considered repeated… Read more »

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Efficiency savings are an expensive business
Lib Dems lament Whitehall redundancy costs

Government departments spent over £400 million on redundancies implemented in the wake of the Gershon Review, it has been revealed. Figures obtained by the Liberal Democrats show the redundancies of two senior staff at the Treasury in 2006/07 cost £1.1 million alone. A further 67 Treasury staff were paid “golden goodbyes” averaging over £220,000 each,… Read more »