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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Labour last night accused the Conservatives of failing to prove the credibility of their economic promises to cut taxes and deliver new policies. Ed Miliband, minister for the Cabinet Office, attacked the shadow Cabinet’s un-costed spending promises, arguing Tory policies would leave a “gaping black hole” in government finances and risk economic stability. Under pressure… Read more »
The Conservatives today attacked the government for imposing top down targets for house building – and then for failing to meet these targets. Shadow housing minister Grant Shapps said the Conservatives would be able to build more houses, but he insisted they would only do so with the support of local communities. Mr Shapps has… Read more »
