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Cambridge University could take consultants and suppliers to court after an IT project's budget more than doubled. A report by two independent academics said the university spent five years introducing an Oracle-based financial system that ultimately cost £9 million.

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A positive mental attitude can be difficult to maintain at times, even for the most capable students. The AAT qualification demands determination, perseverance and intelligence but it is always frustrating when although you feel well prepared for the big day, you freeze when you get into the Central Assessment.

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With increasingly sophisticated media and audiences, the people who create our adverts are more in demand than ever. But what of the recruiters who work in this fast paced environment?

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Money matters: Why peace of mind costs more than repairs

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Financial reporting should be open, accessible and useful to shareholders. Here’s why joining the campaign for real accountancy will boost the image

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Outsourced e-procurement company Alliente has opened a European headquarters in Rotterdam and appointed Steve Koutros, former head of e-procurement at consultancy Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, as its managing director.

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Sir John Egan, author of the influential 1998 report Rethinking Construction, has been appointed chairman of the construction industry’s e-procurement portal Asite. The portal aims to unite the supply chain with product catalogues, online tendering and material purchasing.

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Supermarket Safeway’s UK rail freight strategy has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the sustainable development category. The honour recognises the contribution made by the supermarket’s supply strategy to the environment, society and the wider economy. By using rail for the daily transportation of many goods, Safeway avoided 5,596 road journeys in 2000 and 2001.