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A recent legal judgement in which an employee was awarded £65,000 compensation after an employer failed to make reasonable adjustments when her role was affected by menopause symptoms, illustrates the importance for GP practices of having a menopause policy in place for staff. The warning comes from the Medical Defence Union (MDU) HR partner Peninsula, which… Read more »
Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey spoke of her support for shooting when she addressed guests at the Conservative Autumn Conference in Manchester this week. Addressing hundreds of guests at the Rural Reception, held jointly by BASC and the Angling Trust, Dr Coffey said: “This is one of the most important events of the week for me because it’s with… Read more »
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The home secretary has welcomed a crackdown on guns and gangs, which took place yesterday in four cities across England. More than 100 people were arrested and 1,300 real and fake firearms seized after police raids in Manchester, London, Liverpool and Birmingham. The coordinated day of action was designed to disrupt the supply of guns… Read more »
The former attorney general today told MPs he was “not persuaded” of the need to extend the period terror suspects can be detained without charge beyond its current 28-day limit. The claim marks a significant setback to the government’s attempt to increase the limit, potentially to 56 days. Giving evidence to the Commons’ home affairs… Read more »
