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Hidden impact of domestic abuse on doctors revealed in MDU journal

The hidden impact of domestic abuse on healthcare professionals has been revealed by the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF), in the latest edition of the Medical Defence Union (MDU) journal. The RMBF has seen a significant increase in doctors accessing support as a direct result of domestic abuse. Five years ago the charity, which the MDU… Read more »

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Humanists UK welcomes introduction of Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

The Government’s Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which was announced in the 2024 King’s Speech, will receive its First Reading in Parliament today. Humanists UK has welcomed proposals including a Children Not in School Register and legislation to close loopholes that enable the continued operation of illegal faith schools. The Bill also includes a requirement… Read more »

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MoD loses soldier data
MoD loses soldier data

The private details of 100,000 armed forced personnel has gone missing, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has admitted. EDS, the MoD’s main IT contractor had been in charge of the information at the time it went missing. “Once again, the loss of so much confidential information shows the reckless approach this government takes with our… Read more »

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Gurkha soldiers receive massive boost in campaign to remain in UK after high court rules government stance is unlawful
Gurkha law to be reviewed after court ruling

The government has pledged to review current legislation barring Gurkhas who retired before 1997 from living in the UK after a high court ruling earlier today. Gurkha soldiers received a massive boost in their campaign to remain in Britain after the court ruled the government’s stance was unlawful. A two-year campaign launched by the Nepalese… Read more »