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10 Years On: Humanists UK reflects on Same-Sex Marriage Act coming into force

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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David Cameron's Big Society could radically change Britain
Coalition’s first 100 days: Cameron’s Big Society

In the fifth of politics.co.uk’s week-long series of features on the coalition government, we examine growing doubts about the viability of David Cameron’s Big Society. By Alex Stevenson If the prime minister has his way the Britain which emerges at the end of his government will be very different from the one we’re living in… Read more »

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NHS consultants' bonuses face harsh light of review
NHS consultants face bonus crackdown

By politics.co.uk staff A review of bonuses paid to NHS consultants across Britain has been tasked with ensuring they are “affordable”. Around £200 million is spent each year on clinical excellence and distinction awards, which have remained unchanged for six decades since first being introduced to reward hardworking consultants in 1948. They will now be… Read more »