The recognition is one of the most prestigious in Europe and can help an actor who already has done quality work and has a good reputation move to "a slightly starrier position, " according to casting director Ros Hubbard of Hubbard Casting.

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When evaluating a potential purchase, an entrepreneur like Courtauld was looking for an assessment finely balanced between market value (a good price), quality as a work of art (a question of informed taste and a good eye), and stature of the artist (now and in the future).

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But the inspectorate also said prisoners were generally positive about relations with staff, disciplinary processes were generally well managed and the quality of learning, skills and work activities was good.

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