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The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has successfully supported a GP member with a series of investigations that followed a patient death. The GP was eventually exonerated, but not before responding to a complaint, claim, NHS England investigation and GMC investigation over a five-year period. The MDU is encouraging healthcare professionals to get support from colleagues… Read more »
Humanists UK is celebrating the ten year anniversary of the first same-sex marriages in England and Wales. Whereas the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act received Royal Assent on 17 July 2013, it took some time to implement this change, so the Act only came into force the following year. The first same-sex marriages took place just after midnight… Read more »
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Strong economic performance so soon after the election could be a double-edged sword for the coalition. By Ian Dunt Politics is as much about narrative as it is about truth, and today’s GDP figures present several problems for the government, as well as the obvious reassurances. Economic growth of 0.8% is impressive for the July… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff Two polls have shown a distinct rise in public opposition to spending cuts, although the political ramifications remain unclear. ICM’s poll for the Guardian showed 52% thinking the cuts were unfair, while 48% thought they went too far. However, opposition is not overwhelming, with fully 44% agreeing that the cuts were fair,… Read more »
