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Asbestos time bomb20 Apr 2006
Widows of men who've died from an asbestos related disease are awaiting a legal ruling which could determine the amount of compensation they receive.

Employers want to restrict the amount of money they pay out, but a case being considered by the House of Lords could have implications for thousands of women entering retirement without their husbands - or financial security.
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