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MDU training professional one of first in country to receive membership award

The excellence of the Medical Defence Union’s (MDU’s) learning and development team has been recognised once more with an award for exceptional tutors and trainers. The MDU’s James Godber, senior learning and development officer, is one of the first people in the country to receive a membership award from City & Guilds. The award recognises the contribution… Read more »

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BASC calls on Gloucestershire Constabulary to reverse “outrageous and unlawful” firearms licensing decision

BASC has accused Gloucestershire Constabulary of failing to fulfil a statutory duty by suspending firearm certificate grants. Within the last few days, the force has taken the unilateral decision to suspend grant applications for firearm and shotgun certificates on the grounds of “unexpected resourcing issues”. It has also said that applications already in the pipeline… Read more »

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Britain is now the world leader for offshore wind power after the completion of two wind farms off Skegness. Energy firm Centrica has completed construction of its Lynn and Inner Dowsing farms, taking the capability to 597MW – enough to power approximately 300,000 homes – and putting Britain above Denmark in the offshore wind stakes…. Read more »

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Business secretary Lord Mandelson was in sardonic mood over the Corfu controversy this morning as he faced a grilling from MPs in Westminster. His comments drew laughter from MPs as shadow chancellor George Osborne found himself accused of attempting to solicit a donation from Russia’s richest man while on holiday. It follows attention on Lord… Read more »