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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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MPs on the Home Affairs Select Committee have called for local councils to introduce minimum prices for drinks in an effort stem binge drinking and anti social behaviour. Although bars and pubs can not legally set minimum drinks prices, the committee believes it would be legal for councils or the police to set minimum prices…. Read more »
The general election will take place on May 5, Tony Blair confirmed today. The Prime Minister made the announcement following a visit to Buckingham Palace where he asked the Queen to dissolve Parliament. Speaking outside Number 10 Downing Street Mr Blair said that: “From now until May 5, I and my colleagues will be out… Read more »