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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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Charles Kennedy has promised that the Liberal Democrats would reduce primary class sizes and replace GCSEs and A-Levels with a new diploma system if elected. Top-up fees and tuition fees would also be abolished with universities paid for with money raised by a new 50 pence top-rate of income tax for those earning in excess… Read more »
Home Secretary Charles Clarke has said that he is fully committed to ensuring the forthcoming general election is protected from electoral fraud. Following a meeting with Chris Fox, president of the Association of Chief Police Officers, Mr Clarke said: “Mr Fox and I are fully committed to ensuring that the election is properly policed to… Read more »
