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A UK Government petition to hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying has passed 100,000 signatures in less than a month, and will be considered for Westminster Hall debate in Parliament. Humanists UK has welcomed the news, thanked members and supporters who have already signed and encouraged others to add their signatures. This petition calls for… Read more »
Doctors are being advised by the Medical Defence Union (MDU) to only post information on private WhatsApp groups and other social messaging services that they would be happy to be made public. The MDU issued the advice as new guidance from the General Medical Council (GMC) on doctors’ use of social media takes effect today. It is… Read more »
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By Emmeline Saunders Female doctors should be given more help to reach the top of their profession, according to a new report by a working group. Introducing part-time working hours, flexible training and improving access to childcare and carers are among the recommendations laid out in the report by the National Working Group on Women… Read more »
by politics.co.uk staff A crack down on anti-social behaviour is being launched by the home secretary today, in a bid to reclaim ground on the issue. There will now be a clear “expectation” of legal action against those who break Asbos (anti-social behaviour orders), with police and local councils being given until March to meet… Read more »