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The article focuses on a research by Cable & Wireless which revealed that most small and medium-sized (SMEs) businesses are not making contingency plans for staff who might be unable to access company offices following an emergency. Yet one-third of SMEs outside London, England and two-thirds of those inside London have not put business continuity plans in place, the survey of 100 organisations revealed. And less than one-third of small businesses have updated their business continuity plans since the 7 July London bombings. The survey showed that although one-third of small businesses recognised the need to back up data, they did not keep backup copies outside their headquarters, placing them at risk if their offices became inaccessible. Such lack of planning could leave businesses vulnerable if police cordons, fires, floods or terrorist attacks left buildings inaccessible. As the research shows, many businesses aren't even backing up data off-site, a simple and cost-effective means of protecting against data loss and ensuring business survival.

Presents views of individuals on the effect of the London bombings on July 7, 2005 and attempted attacks on July 21, 2005 on the hospitality and tourism industry in England. David Bailey, director at TRI Hospitality Consulting; Bob Cotton, CEO of the British Hospitality Industry; Stuart Price, leisure analyst at Panmure Gordon investment bank.

Comments on the risks faced by the construction industry in Great Britain. Impact of the London terrorist bombings on industry personnel; Implication of clients' risk-solution requirements for the builders; Prediction on the future of architects.

Reflects on the threat of terrorism around the world. View on the July 7 bombing in London, England; Key points for meeting professionals to consider in developing a risk management strategy.

The article focuses on the pressure on information technology (IT) departments of small and medium-sized business enterprises (SMEs) in Great Britain, to prove to customers, regulators and insurers that systems will keep on running if disaster strikes. The London, England bombings have raised fresh concerns that small and medium-sized enterprises are failing to plan for unexpected disruptions to their business. Although many FTSE companies have plans in place and test them regularly, SMEs are seen increasingly as the weakest link in supply chains. In particular, SMEs will come under pressure to show they have thought about the business continuity of their IT systems. IT managers will have to consider data back-up systems, whether their firms need to duplicate their equipment at emergency back-up centers, and how staff could be given access to central IT systems if buildings became inaccessible. Earlier this month James Hart, commissioner of the City of London police, warned that 50% of firms in the City were ill prepared for the disruption caused by a terrorist attack.

Reports on the results of a survey conducted by research firm TNS regarding travel rates in London, England in the wake of the transit-system bombings in July 2005. Percentage of adults in Europe who would postpone visiting the British capital if given an option; Condition of the leisure market in the U.S. according to VisitBritain spokesman Paul Chibeba; Reluctance to use public transport.

A photograph of some of the victims of the July 7, 2007 terrorist bombings in London, England is presented.

Discusses the need for considering the bombings in London, England on July 7, 2005 as a reminder of the absence of safe harbors in a global war against terrorism. Views on terrorists; Inability of terrorism to recognize social conventions or the rules of geopolitical etiquette; Significance of being aware of possible terrorist attacks.

After terrorists strike, it is nurses who bear the brunt of care, says Brian Dolan. They must look after themselves as well as their patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reports on the tribute to Lee Harris, an architect at Reid Architecture who died following the subway bombings in London, England.

Reports developments related to law firms in Great Britain. Retirement of Robert Ralphs, senior clerk at One Essex Court; Impact of the terrorist attacks in London on law firms; Threat of a criminal bar strike.

Reports on the impact of the July 7 terrorist attacks on the tourism industry in London, England. Drop in tourist visits; Recovery of stock value of travel and tourism companies within 24 hours of the attacks; Results of the World Travel and Tourism Council Crisis Event Forecasting Model.

Relates the experiences of executives in architecture, design and construction industry during the Subway bombings in London, England. Observations of Richard Nightingale, founding partner of Cullum and Nightingale Architects during the attack on King's Cross and Tavistock Square; Experience of Roger Madelin, CEO of Argent, during the attack on King's Cross; Effort of Anton Siwicki, associate director of Whitbybird, to travel to Gatwick despite the lack of public transportation and the chaos.

Great Ormond Street hospital nurses rushed to nearby Russell Square tube station and set up two triage services to receive casualties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

More than half the people affected by the London bombs will experience post-traumatic stress, accoding to a leading nurse expert. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nurses from around the world have offered their support to London staff who coped wtih the aftermath of the terrorist bombs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Provides information on the casualties of the subway bombings in London, England. Number of deaths confirmed from the bomb blasts; Estimates on people treated in various hospitals; Figures on critically ill patients.

Reports on the British Broadcasting Corp.'s television coverage of the London bombings.

Explores the impact of terrorist bombings in London on television news revamp. Status of television news; Move by news organizations toward news-lite iterations of venerable franchises; Assumption that news by itself is not interesting enough to hold the attention of Internet-age consumers; Purpose of television news.

Comments on the terrorist bombings in London, England on July 7, 2005. Number of casualties; Impact on the travel industry; Level of threat in the city after the attacks.

Reports that the U.S. Department of the Homeland Security has increased the threat level for public transit systems after the bombings of buses and subway in London, England on July 7, 2005. Work with the Transportation Department and state and local officials to increase security, which included adding police patrols, surveying areas with cameras, adding perimeter barriers, and keeping an eye on trash receptacles for bombs.

Focuses on the implications of the July 7, 2005 subway bombings in London, England on tourist trade in the city and in Europe. Statement from Visit London urging travelers to be calm; Possible cancellations by people who are just beginning to travel to Europe; Bariya Travel agent Kash Patel's confidence in the resilience of American travelers.

Reports on the activities of people in the financial sector in Washington, D.C. as of July 11, 2005. How Senate Banking Committee Chairman Richard Shelby was in London investigating ways to combat terrorist financing and money laundering when terrorists bombed London's Underground and a bus; Announcement that Camden Fine will replace Terry McDermott as the chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America.