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Sleep deprived doctors concerned about patient safety

Over a third of doctors say they feel sleep deprived on at least a weekly basis and over a quarter have been in a position where tiredness has impacted their ability to treat patients, a new survey by the Medical Defence Union (MDU) has found. The UK’s leading medical defence organisation carried out the survey… Read more »

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Has your wild game hero been shortlisted?

Following over 250 businesses being nominated, the Eat Game Awards’ shortlist has been published ahead of a public vote to reveal this year’s wild game heroes. In its fourth year, the Eat Game Awards seek to celebrate and reward those who are championing wild game, and going the extra mile to promote and utilise the produce. Categories… Read more »

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£6.9 billion injection set for transport in England’s city regions

City regions outside of London are set to receive a £6.9 billion injection into their public transport infrastructure. Chancellor Rishi Sunak will set out his plans in Wednesday’s budget. Greater Manchester, Liverpool, the Tees Valley, the West Midlands, West Yorkshire are among the English city regions included in the plans. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham,… Read more »

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Lords to debate private member’s bill on assisted dying
Lords to debate private member’s Bill on assisted dying

This morning the House of Lords will begin its second reading of Lady Meacher’s private member’s bill on assisted dying. The bill, first introduced to the Lords in May, aims to enable adults who are terminally ill to be provided at their request with specified assistance to end their own life. The issue of assisted… Read more »