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MDU advises doctors not to ignore inappropriate patient behaviour

Doctors are being reminded to get help if a patient makes an inappropriate advance, now that new guidance by the regulator places more emphasis on reporting unacceptable sexual behaviour in the workplace. In a recent MDU survey on receiving gifts from patients around 15% of the 411 MDU members who responded had concerns about the reason for… Read more »

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First BASC Wildlife Fund political reception held in Welsh parliament

The first BASC Wildlife Fund political reception was held in the Senedd this week, highlighting to cross-party MSs the positive impact sustainable shooting has on conservation efforts and connecting people with their environment. The reception aimed to introduce the BASC Wildlife Fund (BWF) to Members of the Senedd (MSs), showcasing the work of shoots, clubs… Read more »

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Crosby resigns as deputy-head of FSA

By politics.co.uk staff Sir James Crosby has resigned from his position as deputy-chair of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) in the wake of allegations by bankers in front of the Treasury committee yesterday. In written evidence given to the committee yesterday, former head of regulatory risk at HBOS Paul Moore claimed the then-chief executive, Sir… Read more »

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Calls for a downgrade to Class B
Council calls for ecstasy downgrade

By Ian Dunt The government’s advisory council on drugs has called for ecstasy to be downgraded to a class B drug today. The body has consistently opted for a more liberal policy on drug use in recent years – last year warning against government moves to reclassify cannabis – and the Home Office is expected… Read more »