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The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has successfully supported a GP member with a series of investigations that followed a patient death. The GP was eventually exonerated, but not before responding to a complaint, claim, NHS England investigation and GMC investigation over a five-year period. The MDU is encouraging healthcare professionals to get support from colleagues… Read more »
Humanists UK is celebrating the ten year anniversary of the first same-sex marriages in England and Wales. Whereas the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act received Royal Assent on 17 July 2013, it took some time to implement this change, so the Act only came into force the following year. The first same-sex marriages took place just after midnight… Read more »
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New figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that the UK’s unemployment rate is down and the general labour market is stable. The number of people in employment is up slightly and the growth in average earnings (excluding bonuses) is unchanged. The ONS also states that new figures indicate that the number of… Read more »
The results of the investigation into the rising cost of the Scottish Parliament building are set to be unveiled today. Conservative peer Lord Fraser of Carmyllie is expected to heavily criticise the way Holyrood’s construction has been delayed and completed well above budget. Lord Fraser’s inquiry into the commissioning and building of the Scottish parliament… Read more »
