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The Government’s 10 Year Health Plan – MDU response

Ahead of tomorrow’s launch of the Government’s long-awaited 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) has responded to the details announced so far. Dr Matthew Lee, Chief Executive of the MDU, said: On the 10 Year Health Plan overall “This is a big moment for the NHS. Our members are… Read more »

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BASC welcomes sensible delay to muirburn licensing rollout

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to postpone the implementation of muirburn licensing. The government had planned to introduce a licensing scheme ahead of 15 September – the start of the new muirburn season. However, a range of organisations, including BASC, raised serious concerns about the readiness… Read more »

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High-speed rail compensation launched

By politics.co.uk staff An independent panel assessing compensation claims for those affected by the government’s high-speed rail plans is being launched today. The exceptional hardship scheme is designed to help those who cannot sell their home because of plans to build the London-to-Birmingham line. It is proving deeply controversial. Only one of the three routes… Read more »

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London warns Libya over Megrahi anniversary

By Alex Stevenson The Foreign Office has warned Libya not to mark the first anniversary of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi’s release. Megrahi, who is terminally ill with prostate cancer, was freed from prison on compassionate grounds by Scottish justice secretary Kenny MacAskill on August 20th 2009. Medical advice given to Mr MacAskill indicated the only… Read more »