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The Medical Defence Union (MDU) welcomes a new report warning that NHS staff fatigue is still not recognised as a serious risk to patient safety. The report, published today by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB), found that staff fatigue contributes directly and indirectly to patient harm. Despite this, the HSSIB found little evidence… Read more »
Humanists UK has criticised Cardiff Council for displaying banners across the city which feature text saying ‘Trust in Jesus, He is Alive, Come to Church!’ and then feature its logo at the bottom. While this is almost certainly paid advertising from an external organisation, this is not stated and so the impression given is… Read more »
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A new report has criticised the teaching of foreign languages in schools. The Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) today published a report claiming that while standards and achievements in the teaching and learning of languages has improved, speaking skills are the least developed among pupils. The publication also points out… Read more »
Gordon Brown is facing yet another test of his authority today as the finance bill goes through its last stages in the Commons. Up to forty Labour MPs are threatening to vote for a Conservative amendment to the bill, which would scrap plans to increase car taxes retrospectively. Forty Labour backbenchers have singed a motion… Read more »
