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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The prime minister has committed the government to champion green issues. The fate of new legislation will reveal whether or not the commitment is real. By Martyn Williams MPs are due to discuss a ground-breaking piece of legislation on Friday (12 November 2010) which could significantly reduce the huge impact that UK’s meat and dairy… Read more »
By Ian Dunt The protest against tuition fees appeared close to becoming a fully-fledged movement today, as student leaders across the country planned events to bring pressure on the government. Activists have been galvanised by the level of attendance on Wednesday, despite events being overshadowed by violence at Tory HQ in Millbank. A nationwide day… Read more »
