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World Service,06 Sep 2002,29 mins

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Network Europe

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As it is shown that Britain has the longest working hours in Europe but is not the most productive, a a discussion on the effects and costs of working long hours. Also on the programme: a look at what impact the immigration debate will have on the forthcoming elections in Sweden; reactions to the recent arrests in The Netherlands of foreigners allegedly linked to al-Qaeda. Presenter: Katya Adler.

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