Constitutional Reform
Plans to limit legal fees in dental claims a welcome first step says DDU Responding to the publication of a government consultation on limiting claimant’s legal fees for cases valued up to £25,000, John Makin, head of the DDU, said: “This consultation has been a long time coming and is a welcome first step. However, for a… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has appointed Mr Jerard Ross as head of Scottish affairs to champion the interests of the MDU’s growing number of members in Scotland. Over the last four years Scottish membership has grown almost 30%, according to the MDU, the UK’s leading medical defence organisation. Jerard, who has worked at the… Read more »
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The full list of talents governing Britain will be unveiled today, as Gordon Brown names his junior ministers. Jim Murphy was appointed minister of state for Europe last night, after his predecessor Geoff Hoon became chief whip. Mr Murphy will work under David Miliband at the Foreign Office and will face an early challenge rebutting… Read more »
Gordon Brown will finish shaping his first government today, and it is expected to include several figures from outside the Labour party. The new prime minister promised to lead a “government of all the talents” and hinted he would look beyond party loyalties when forming his first administration. Yesterday’s Cabinet contained few fresh faces, however,… Read more »
