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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George Galloway will attempt to unseat another Labour MP in the next general election. The Respect MP announced plans to stand against transport minister Jim Fitzpatrick in Poplar and Limehouse. Speaking on his Talksport radio show, Mr Galloway said: “It’s going to be a battle of the Scots in the East End of London. “Me… Read more »
The foot and mouth virus appears to be contained and is not expected to spread beyond Surrey. A Defra briefing today confirmed no new cases of the virus have been found, despite concerns of a third outbreak at a farm near Guildford. Chief veterinary officer Debby Reynolds said the virus appeared to have been controlled… Read more »
