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Sleep deprived doctors concerned about patient safety

Over a third of doctors say they feel sleep deprived on at least a weekly basis and over a quarter have been in a position where tiredness has impacted their ability to treat patients, a new survey by the Medical Defence Union (MDU) has found. The UK’s leading medical defence organisation carried out the survey… Read more »

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BASC launches second newspaper campaign
Has your wild game hero been shortlisted?

Following over 250 businesses being nominated, the Eat Game Awards’ shortlist has been published ahead of a public vote to reveal this year’s wild game heroes. In its fourth year, the Eat Game Awards seek to celebrate and reward those who are championing wild game, and going the extra mile to promote and utilise the produce. Categories… Read more »

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Peers says ban on smoking in public places was not justified by the evidence
Smoking ban ‘a disproportionate response’

The ban on smoking in public places is a “disproportionate response to a relatively minor health concern”, a committee of peers has warned today. The Lords economic affairs committee warns the ban is an example of how the government has become “excessively risk averse” when formulating policy, listening to the media too much and failing… Read more »

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Tony Blair says police were right to act on intelligence in last Friday's raid
Blair 101% behind anti-terror raid

Tony Blair last night insisted he was “101 per cent” behind the decision to launch an anti-terror raid on a house in east London last week. One man was shot in the dawn operation, which involved about 250 police officers, and has subsequently been arrested. His brother is also in custody, although both deny being… Read more »