news headlines: 24th May 2005

FSA to lead detailed benchmarking project to assess the resilience of the UK financial sector
Project will assess individual and collective resilience levels, dependencies and business continuity measures.
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•Date: 24th May 2005 • Region: UK • Type: Article •Topic: Financial sector
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Telework as a business continuity strategy
A survey has found that less than half of organisations utilise telework in business continuity plans.
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•Date: 24th May 2005 • Region: N.America/World • Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Revised draft Civil Contingencies Act regulations, guidance and implementation timetable published
By May 2006 local authorities must promote business continuity to local organisations.
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•Date: 24th May 2005 • Region: UK • Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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NIST to release more recommendations from World Trade Center investigation
On June 23rd NIST will conduct a briefing on the draft recommendations from its investigation into the collapses of the World Trade Center towers.
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•Date: 24th May 2005 • Region: US • Type: Article •Topic: Building and facilities BC
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Agreement aims to forge stronger global defences against epidemics
192 countries agree to cooperate to control major disease outbreaks and bio-terrorism events.
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•Date: 24th May 2005 • Region: World • Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Business continuity briefs
Today's issue includes:
• New website explains how climate change affects New York City
• House approves 9/11 Commission recommendation for risk-based terrorism preparedness grants
• Virtual Corporation announces Business Continuity Maturity Model assessment training
• Tsunami could strike Australia in next decade
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