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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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The government’s majority was cut to just one last night when MPs voted on new plans to create an offence of encouraging terrorism. During the committee stage of the terrorism bill in the House of Commons, an amendment to introduce the element of “intent” in the offence was narrowly rejected, with the government’s version of… Read more »
John Hutton has been appointed the new work and pensions secretary following the resignation of David Blunkett this morning. The MP for Barrow and Furness has become the fourth man to take on the work and pensions brief in a year, and his appointment brings with it some tough decisions. Adair Turner’s pension commission will… Read more »
