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A recent legal judgement in which an employee was awarded £65,000 compensation after an employer failed to make reasonable adjustments when her role was affected by menopause symptoms, illustrates the importance for GP practices of having a menopause policy in place for staff. The warning comes from the Medical Defence Union (MDU) HR partner Peninsula, which… Read more »
Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey spoke of her support for shooting when she addressed guests at the Conservative Autumn Conference in Manchester this week. Addressing hundreds of guests at the Rural Reception, held jointly by BASC and the Angling Trust, Dr Coffey said: “This is one of the most important events of the week for me because it’s with… Read more »
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The debate over Britain’s future in the European Union must be revived, the Liberal Democrats argued today. Europe spokesman Nick Clegg warned that collective action is vital in dealing with economic globalisation, international terrorism and the threat to the environment. And he warned the government’s belief – and that of Tory leadership contender Ken Clarke… Read more »
The problems of racial segregation in the UK are getting worse, Britain’s race chief believes. Chairman of the Commission for Racial Equality Trevor Phillips will use a speech this week to talk of the racial and religious ghettos that have been revealed in the aftermath of the London bombings. “We are sleepwalking our way to… Read more »
