It is also stymied by the fact that book values fail to take full account of intangible assets things you cannot kick, like brands, patents or partnerships.

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But Ms Bantock said her client felt the rules on compensation were still not being properly interpreted to take into account the full extent of his injuries.

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It's important to take into account a patient's full history of allergies and other health problems, he said.

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They said a "full independent review" must take place to take into account the effect on the UK economy that the loss of this contract would create.

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"These projections will of course take into account all available information, including that relating to the global economy and oil prices, and include a full assessment of the risks to outlook, " said Mr Brown.

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