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MDU advises doctors on how to prevent a delayed diagnosis in prostate and testicular cancer
MDU continues ‘doctors for doctors’ ethos with new chief executive

The Medical Defence Union (MDU), the UK’s first and leading medical defence organisation for doctors, today announced that it has appointed Dr Matthew Lee as its new chief executive. Dr Lee will take over from Dr Christine Tomkins, who is retiring in September after a long career supporting MDU members. Dr Tomkins has been in… Read more »

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Police altercate with demonstrators during Free Tibet protests last year. Photo taken by Myles Fisher.
Chinese visit prompts nationwide protests

By Ian Dunt Protests are being planned across the country this weekend to coincide with the visit of Chinese premier Wen Jiabao to the UK. Click here for analysis of premier Wen’s visit. Click here for an interview with a UK-based Chinese human rights activist. His visit is the latest in a series of exchanges,… Read more »

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The true cost of fish
EU fisheries policy costs UK families £297 each

By Laura Miller Average British families are paying £297 more a year in food and tax bills due to EU fisheries policy, claims a report published today. The report by TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA) and eurosceptic campaign group Global Vision UK (GV), claims the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) costs the UK £7.5 billion each year in… Read more »