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Despite the pressures currently facing the NHS, three quarters of doctors reported receiving gifts and thank you messages from patients, according to a survey by the Medical Defence Union (MDU). The MDU survey of over 400 doctors found that 75% had received a gift or thank you message from a patient over the past year…. Read more »
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has been granted permission by the High Court to bring a judicial review of Defra’s decision to withdraw the general licence (GL43) that allowed the release of gamebirds in certain areas of England. BASC’s ‘Fighting Fund’ is being used to support the High Court challenge. BASC chief executive Ian… Read more »
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Read George Osborne’s speech to the Tory party conference in full. “We know what the task is. Britain is coming out of the deepest recession since the war. Our country is facing the largest budget deficit in our modern history. And we will have no choice but tackle it decisively if we are to stop… Read more »
By Ian Dunt A new poll shows voters are only supporting the Conservatives due to a dislike of the government, rather than any substantive support for David Cameron’s party. The poll, conducted for the Times by Populus, also revealed most voters do not believe the Tory party has changed. There are also indications that Mr… Read more »