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MDU hopes for positive impact on claims costs after change to PI discount rate in Scotland and Northern Ireland

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) welcomed news that the personal injury discount rate (PIDR) in Scotland and Northern Ireland is to be increased, potentially saving millions of pounds in the costs of compensation payments. Following a review, the Government Actuary has determined that, with effect from today, the PIDR in Northern Ireland and Scotland should be increased to +0.5%… Read more »

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Answer NRW’s call for evidence on wild bird licensing says BASC
Defra Minister recognises ‘really important role’ of BASC

MINISTER Daniel Zeichner told a packed Rural Reception at the Labour Party conference today that his party’s MPs must repay the faith shown in them at the General Election. The Rural Affairs Minister, speaking to a full house at the joint BASC and Angling Trust event in Liverpool, said: “I can see many rural MPs… Read more »

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Things look black - 'Cleggmania' must seem a very long time ago
Lib Dem poll misery deepens

By Peter Wozniak One of the first polls conducted since the spending review sees the Liberal Democrats suffering their lowest ever rating by pollsters YouGov. The Tories, meanwhile, seemed to escape with relatively minimal damage leading Labour by 41% to 40%. In reality, all the changes, including for the Lib Dems, are within the margin… Read more »

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The video interspersed a video of Nick Clegg with his later quotes on tuition fees
Lib Dem website hijacked

By politics.co.uk staff A website registered with Liberal Democrat headquarters was redirected to a video mocking Nick Clegg for breaking his promise on tuition fees today. The website www.liberaldemocrats.co.uk redirected users to a YouTube video interspersing Mr Clegg’s comments opposing a rise in tuition fees with his statements since entering government. The website has now… Read more »