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“Decisions around the state pension triple lock carry huge political significance given the impact on a large proportion of the electorate. Over half of retirees derive the majority of their retirement income from the state pension*, so any changes to the triple lock will have a material impact on the day-to-day lives of millions of… Read more »
Long overdue legislation setting out the regulatory framework for physician assistants (PAs) and anaesthesia assistants (AAs) has been published today. Commenting on the legislation, Dr Michael Devlin, head of professional standards and liaison at the MDU said: “This important piece of legislation not only introduces much needed regulation for PAs and AAs, it will also be… Read more »
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By Ian Dunt Alan Johnson has cemented his reputation as a potential problem for Ed Miliband with a public call for his leader to cut his ties with unions. Mr Miliband beat his brother in the leadership contest by just 1.3%, mostly thanks to winning the union voting block. Many New Labour figures felt that… Read more »
By Alex Stevenson The man conducting a review of Britain’s counter-terrorism legislation has urged US president Barack Obama not to ‘blink’ over civil trials for Guantanamo detainees. American news outlets have erupted in frustration after the first ‘enemy combatant’ to be tried in a civil court, rather than the military tribunals preferred by Mr Obama’s… Read more »
