Mining union's unlikely commercial ally

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In 1989, Robin Meeks of the Meeks family, previously known for its reputation of strike breaking during the 1984 pit strikes as National Plant and Transport plc, formed Mining Skills Ltd. The Union of Democratic Mineworkers (UDM), using the name Kiterange Ltd, bought 49% of the shareholding for 20,000 pounds sterling. Profits amounted to more than four times the original investment within the first year. Profits expected in 1993 by the UDM will be lost due to money being moved between bank accounts without the UDM's knowledge.

United Kingdom, Finance, Investigations, Fraud, Union of Democratic Mineworkers, Mining Skills Ltd

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One in ten business trips puts executives in danger

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Executives are increasingly in danger of kidnapping, murder and extortion on their business trips abroad, according to Merchant International Group. Mexico is seen as a particularly dangerous place for executives, followed by Colombia, Iraq and Algeria. Other dangerous places include Chechnya, which has not been surveyed since it attracts few business travelers. Institutional corruption and high unemployment levels make Mexico a dangerous place to visit.

World, Health aspects, Crimes against, Executives, Business travel

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Advertising industry warned it is in danger of turning men off

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Advertisers may be alienating men as they try to attract women customers by portraying men as weak and unintelligent, according to research undertaken by marketing consultancy Corporate Edge. The consultancy warns of the need for advertisements to show a balance in which people are respected for their strengths, regardless of their gender.

Advertising Management, Research, Advertising, Marketing management, Sex roles, Sex role in advertising

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