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Plans to limit legal fees in dental claims a welcome first step says DDU

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 »

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MDU appoints new head of Scottish affairs to champion member interests

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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FoI part of ‘grown up’ democracy

The Freedom of Information (FoI) act has become a beneficial fixture of British democracy and should not be subject to attacks, the information commissioner claimed today. However, he reassured public bodies they could reject “frivolous” requests and said he would draw up a charter for responsible use of the act. Speaking at the FoI conference,… Read more »

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Plaid coalition hopes dashed
‘Triple crown’ coalition crumbles

The Liberal Democrats have pulled out of coalition talks to form a Welsh government, reopening the possibility of a Labour-led government. Lib Dem leadership voted yesterday to abandon talks with Plaid Cymru, citing “deep divisions in the party”. After losing 3 seats, Labour appeared unlikely to form a minority government of 26 AMs. Both the… Read more »