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“Decisions around the state pension triple lock carry huge political significance given the impact on a large proportion of the electorate. Over half of retirees derive the majority of their retirement income from the state pension*, so any changes to the triple lock will have a material impact on the day-to-day lives of millions of… Read more »
Long overdue legislation setting out the regulatory framework for physician assistants (PAs) and anaesthesia assistants (AAs) has been published today. Commenting on the legislation, Dr Michael Devlin, head of professional standards and liaison at the MDU said: “This important piece of legislation not only introduces much needed regulation for PAs and AAs, it will also be… Read more »
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The leader of the British National Party Nick Griffin and founding chairman John Tyndall have today been charged with race hate offences. Mr Griffin, 45, of Welshpool, was charged by West Yorkshire police with four offences of using words or behaviour intended or likely to stir up racial hatred and will appear in front of… Read more »
A review of the whole benefits system is needed to prevent those who claim benefits from sliding behind the rest of the population, according to Citizens Advice. It argues that the method of setting benefit levels risks marginalising those claiming benefits. Citizens Advice notes that adults on Jobseekers Allowance will see their income rise by… Read more »
