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MDU training professional one of first in country to receive membership award

The excellence of the Medical Defence Union’s (MDU’s) learning and development team has been recognised once more with an award for exceptional tutors and trainers. The MDU’s James Godber, senior learning and development officer, is one of the first people in the country to receive a membership award from City & Guilds. The award recognises the contribution… Read more »

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BASC calls on Gloucestershire Constabulary to reverse “outrageous and unlawful” firearms licensing decision

BASC has accused Gloucestershire Constabulary of failing to fulfil a statutory duty by suspending firearm certificate grants. Within the last few days, the force has taken the unilateral decision to suspend grant applications for firearm and shotgun certificates on the grounds of “unexpected resourcing issues”. It has also said that applications already in the pipeline… Read more »

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New BBC board unveiled as director general cuts his licence fee bid
New BBC trust unveiled as corp cuts funding bid

The BBC has today unveiled the members of its new trust, charged with ensuring the corporation delivers “public value” and does not squeeze competitors out of the market. Eight new members will join the chairman, Michael Grade, and three former BBC governors from November 1st in holding to account the new managerial board that will… Read more »

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George Osborne says BBC must not crowd out other media
Osborne: BBC must be reined in

The BBC must not be allowed to crowd out independent media companies as it expands its services, George Osborne warned today. The shadow chancellor cited the corporation’s plan to launch more local programmes as a one example, saying it could have a “ruinous” effect on local newspapers and radio. Mr Osborne also pointed to the… Read more »