* general election 2010

Featured
MDU logo
Clinical negligence liabilities overshadow public finances MDU warns

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) says it is extremely worrying that the amount of money earmarked to cover the total cost of clinical negligence claims (including both including IBNR and PPOs) against the NHS in England has risen to £128.6 billion. This is an increase on the previous year’s figure of £85.2 billion and the… Read more »

Latest articles

News
Labour pledge on train tickets
Labour promise on cheapest train tickets

By Aled Thomas and Alex Stevenson Rail passengers will have the right to be sold the cheapest possible ticket under a Labour government. The as-yet unpublished Labour manifesto will include the right for passengers to claim a refund if they are not offered the cheapest possible fare, with any disputes being ruled on by the… Read more »

News
Labour pledge to stop foreign take-overs of 'strategic' British firms
Labour manifesto to include ‘Cadbury’ law to prevent foreign take-overs

By politics.co.uk staff A Labour government will prevent foreign takeovers of British companies if they are not in the national interest, it is believed. The party’s election manifesto will contain a pledge to stop companies that are designated ‘strategic’ or part of the national interest being bought by foreign firms, unless two-thirds of shareholders agree…. Read more »