United and MAI agree 3bn pounds sterling defensive merger

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Newspaper and exhibition company United News and Media, owned by Lord Stevens, has agreed a 3 billion pounds sterling defensive merger with media and financial services concern MAI, owned by Lord Hollick. However, observers believe that this may not be enough to discourage a bid from Carlton Communications, which is targeting MAI's two ITV franchises. The merger is the first between a newspaper and a television company since liberalisation rules were put forward by the UK government in Nov 1995.

Publishing industry, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Television broadcasting industry, United News and Media, MAI PLC

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Campaign aims to halt to bear-baiting

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The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is setting up a sanctuary for bears rescued from bear baiting in a project involving development and humanitarian agencies. Bear baiting is common in Pakistan, though it is illegal. The law is not strictly enforced, and the owners of the bears often do not see another way of earning a living. The project aims to tackle this problem by providing education for the owners who may be gypsies on the margin of the community.

Social aspects, Pakistan, Environmental policy, Animal welfare, World Society for the Protection of Animals

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Huggy Bear says: 'Word on the street is Bell.' It looks as if the people of Brentwood agree

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Attitudes among the general public towards Martin Bell, the independent candidate for the constituency of Brentwood, England, are discussed. The key issue in the area is the support of Bishop Michael Reid, head of the Peniel Pentecostal Church, for the sitting Conservative MP Eric Pickles.

Political activity, Bell, Martin

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