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Lords Assisted Dying Select Committee to begin taking evidence

The House of Lords Select Committee on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will hold two oral evidence sessions this week. It has been reported that the committee is weighted against assisted dying, with more opponents of legislation change than supporters. Humanists UK analysis suggests that, apart from the Bill Sponsors, the experts… Read more »

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The Government’s 10 Year Health Plan – MDU response

Ahead of tomorrow’s launch of the Government’s long-awaited 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) has responded to the details announced so far. Dr Matthew Lee, Chief Executive of the MDU, said: On the 10 Year Health Plan overall “This is a big moment for the NHS. Our members are… Read more »

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Chancellor to meet major mortgage lenders for crisis talks
Darling focuses on unsettled mortgage market

Alistair Darling is set to discuss the burden on homeowners caused by the credit crunch with some of Britain’s biggest mortgage lenders today. The chancellor will meet the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) over implementing some key strategies in order to help those most at risk of losing their homes in the financial squeeze. The… Read more »

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Warning over regeneration from London 2012
Olympic legacy ‘needs protecting’

Safeguards are required to protect the London 2012 Olympic legacy’s regeneration promises, a thinktank says. The New Economics Foundation (NEF) says the introduction of safeguards is needed to ensure the promise of major regeneration for the Lower Lea Valley occurs in reality. A report published today voices concern that local businesses will struggle to compete… Read more »