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Plans to limit legal fees in dental claims a welcome first step says DDU

Plans to limit legal fees in dental claims a welcome first step says DDU Responding to the publication of a government consultation on limiting claimant’s legal fees for cases valued up to £25,000, John Makin, head of the DDU, said: “This consultation has been a long time coming and is a welcome first step. However, for a… Read more »

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MDU appoints new head of Scottish affairs to champion member interests

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has appointed Mr Jerard Ross as head of Scottish affairs to champion the interests of the MDU’s growing number of members in Scotland. Over the last four years Scottish membership has grown almost 30%, according to the MDU, the UK’s leading medical defence organisation. Jerard, who has worked at the… Read more »

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No 'quick fix' to migrant crisis, says home secretary
No ‘quick fix’ to Channel crisis, says home secretary

The home secretary has told MPs that she has reiterated the British government’s offer to kickstart joint patrols in French waters in order to prevent the crossing of small boats. In a statement his afternoon, Priti Patel told MPs that she has spoken with the French interior minister Gérald Darmanin in order to approach a… Read more »

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Foreign office launches 'transparent' development fund to counter China
Foreign office launches ‘transparent’ development fund to counter China

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will today launch a revamped British development finance institution that will invest billions in infrastructure and technology in low and middle income countries across Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. The government says the new British International Investment (BII), will be a key part of its wider plans to mobilise up to… Read more »