Despite the pressures currently facing the NHS, three quarters of doctors reported receiving gifts and thank you messages from patients, according to a survey by the Medical Defence Union (MDU). The MDU survey of over 400 doctors found that 75% had received a gift or thank you message from a patient over the past year…. Read more »
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has been granted permission by the High Court to bring a judicial review of Defra’s decision to withdraw the general licence (GL43) that allowed the release of gamebirds in certain areas of England. BASC’s ‘Fighting Fund’ is being used to support the High Court challenge. BASC chief executive Ian… Read more »
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The RMT union has voted overwhelmingly to reduce by half its funding for the Labour Party, and authorize branches to support other political candidates. The decision is highly symbolic and marks a further cooling of relationships between the Labour Party and the main unions. Though lessening the funding was considered by UNISON among others, most… Read more »
Violence on the West Bank has marred the start of peace talks between Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon and his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas. However, despite the killing of a Palestinian gunman who attacked an Israeli military check point, the two leaders seemed determined to forge ahead with the so-called roadmap to peace. “Every day… Read more »
