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'Staggering' EU Corruption

'Staggering' levels of corruption in the European Union undermines trust in democracy, a new report from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Affairs Commissioner reveals.

'Staggering' levels of corruption in the European Union undermines trust in democracy, a new report from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Affairs Commissioner reveals. From Transparency International - which compiles an index of the world's most corrupt countries - Carl Dolan tells us why corruption at the top provides a breeding ground for organised crime. Plus, Africa's biggest mining conference is overshadowed by major strike action that is crippling the country's platinum production. Also, the Sochi Olympics have started, and we look at the controversy and economics of the event. We hear why Airbnb is causing controversy with concerns its members do not need to meet the same safety standards as their traditional rivals. Finally, Lucy Kellaway explores the prickly issue of age in the workplace. (Image: Getty)

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Mon 3 Feb 2014 22:32GMT

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