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Today the GMC has issued a formal apology for taking regulatory action against a number of doctors because they had convictions based on sexuality. The GMC has said it is ‘truly sorry’ for compounding the harm caused by homophobic laws and attitudes, that were in place into the 1980s and beyond. Reacting to the news, Dr Caroline… Read more »
BASC has welcomed a government decision to launch a public consultation on a proposal to remove sound moderators from firearms licensing controls. Launched today, the Home Office consultation seeks views on proposals to amend the definition of firearm in section 57(1)(d) of the Firearms Act 1968, removing the reference to sound moderators. Currently, sound moderators… Read more »
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David Cameron set out a timeline for three key Conservative policy publications during a press conference today. Attempting to seize the political initiative, Mr Cameron claimed the party had “set out a very clear definition of modern conservatism” at the annual conference last month. He said the party would attempt to build on these foundations… Read more »
Nearly a third of NHS and primary care trusts display an “inadequate financial performance” according to the Audit Commission. The review of the NHS Financial Year 2006/07 shows NHS finances have “improved markedly” with many trusts moving from an overall deficit of £547 million to a surplus of £515 million. However, 31 per cent have… Read more »
