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Ahead of tomorrow’s launch of the Government’s long-awaited 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) has responded to the details announced so far. Dr Matthew Lee, Chief Executive of the MDU, said: On the 10 Year Health Plan overall “This is a big moment for the NHS. Our members are… Read more »
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to postpone the implementation of muirburn licensing. The government had planned to introduce a licensing scheme ahead of 15 September – the start of the new muirburn season. However, a range of organisations, including BASC, raised serious concerns about the readiness… Read more »
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A senior doctor is to warn the Government today that the European Working Time Directive may result in casualty departments being forced to close over night. A survey by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) found that 40 out of 211 hospitals asked would not be able to cope if the Directive limiting doctors in… Read more »
Retail sales in June were boosted by the warm weather, as consumers rushed out to buy ice cream, barbecue products and other fresh items related to the hot weather. The latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) showed that retail sales in the month of June increased by 3% on a like-for-like basis. When… Read more »
