Last updated: Wednesday, 10 March 2010

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More rehabilitation for short-sentence prisoners

With more than 60,000 prisoners serving sentences less than 12 months – and 60% of these reconvicted within a year of release – a report has recommended that more is done to rehabilitate these prisoners.

June launch for Sony’s 3D TVs

Sony has announced plans for a June launch of its 3D televisions, in what some reports are calling a 3D consumer electronics battle as Samsung and Panasonic also vie for the title with their product launches.

Dangerous Dogs Act – laws to be tightened

A public consultation has been launched to help toughen the laws regarding dangerous dogs, following a 12-fold increase in the number of complaints about dog fights between 2004 and 2008.

Microsoft browser-choice technology not clear

Six browser makers who want more prominence on the new Microsoft Windows browser choice pop-up screen have petitioned the European Commission.

Women’s talent still not recognised in business

Female talent is being underutilised in some of the world’s biggest employers, is the finding from the 2010 World Economic Forum’s Corporate Gender Gap Report.

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