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Humanists UK has received reassurances from the UK Government that it has no plans to reintroduce laws criminalising blasphemy or restrict freedom of expression around religion. This follows on from a question at Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) that urged the Prime Minister to introduce a new blasphemy law in the mould of one suggested by Russia, China, and… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) welcomed news that the personal injury discount rate (PIDR) in England and Wales has been increased, potentially saving millions of pounds in the costs of compensation payments. Following a review, the Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood MP has determined that, with effect from 11 January 2025, the PIDR in England and Wales… Read more »
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Labour leader Keir Starmer today delivered a speech at the Guildhall school of music in London, pledging to make the arts more accessible to young people from all backgrounds. He also stressed the economic contribution of the creative industries, and argued it could be even greater with improved access. In an attack on the government,… Read more »
Diane Abbott has suggested that “people around” Labour leader Keir Starmer are “digging in” against her getting the party whip back. In an article for The Guardian newspaper published on Wednesday evening, Abbott insisted that “all the indications are that the people around him are digging in against any suggestion that I should have the… Read more »
