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Not all gloom on the high street
Conference hears of ways to create opportunities in recession
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Offers over: the devil we know
Would it be a good thing if home reports saw their demise?
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Newly-qualifieds are cause for confidence
Sense of optimism at largest Admissions Ceremony of recent times
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Be reserved with reserved powers
Governments should look beyond strict powers in making devolution work
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Mind mapping the profession
Enterprise Minister comes up with a new way to identify business solutions
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Smoking out an overreaction
Is it right - and legal - to ban smokers from adopting or fostering young children?
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Recovery begins at home – but abroad is relevant too
Reply to comment on "Our business future" post
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Obama and the rule of law
Will the new President prove more sensitive to human rights and international obligations?
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Hard times on the high street
The conference on 29 November aims to share ideas on dealing with the economic situation