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Thousands get to learn ‘moor’ at UK’s largest annual upland education event

The shooting community and local gamekeepers successfully delivered Let’s Learn Moor 2022, showcasing the benefits of sustainable grouse moor management alongside key partner organisations. Three thousand children from schools across the North of England have had a chance to ‘rescue’ their teachers with the help of mountain rescue teams, solve rural crimes with the police and… Read more »

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Being candid with patients is second nature to doctors, MDU survey finds

A new survey from the Medical Defence Union (MDU) of over 400 doctors has demonstrated doctors’ willingness to be open and honest with patients when something goes wrong in their care. The survey of 411 MDU members* found: 99% of doctors followed up incidents by apologising, explaining what happened and trying to put things right,… Read more »

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Royal Legion accepts BNP gift

By politics.co.uk staff The Royal British Legion has accepted a gift from the BNP despite publicising its opposition to the party. The money was raised by BNP member Rachel Firth, who donated half of it to the party and the other half to the Legion. It was accepted on the basis that it would not… Read more »

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Political leaders intervene to save all-night vote count

By Jon Ashford Representatives from across the political spectrum have spoken out against suggestions made by local authorities that might delay the counting of general election votes until the following morning – rather than the dramatic all-night count. Currently vote counts take place the following day in local and European elections, but they do not… Read more »