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More doctors are reporting that their ability to treat patients is being affected by feeling sleep deprived at work, a Medical Defence Union (MDU) survey has found. Nearly 90% of respondents to the MDU’s survey say they feel sleep deprived at work, which is a 20% increase compared to a survey carried out three years… Read more »
On Tuesday 25 February, members of the House of Keys are expected to pass the Isle of Man’s Assisted Dying Bill. Humanists UK urges Members of the House of Keys to vote in support of the law and make the Isle of Man the first part of the UK and Crown dependencies to introduce compassionate… Read more »
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The relationship between the UK and Syria reached its warmest point since the start of the war in Iraq today, with the visit of foreign secretary David Miliband to the country. Mr Miliband will hold talks with Syrian president Bashar al-Assad before continuing his trip to Israel, the West Bank and Lebanon. The visit follows… Read more »
The government will reboot its child protection system in response to the death of Baby P in Haringey. Ed Balls, children’s secretary, will later announce an overhaul of the Children’s Trust Boards (CTB) set up after the death of Victoria Climbie. Currently, only some local authorities have a CTB. Under the new plans they would… Read more »
