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The Medical Defence Union (MDU) welcomed news that the personal injury discount rate (PIDR) in England and Wales has been increased, potentially saving millions of pounds in the costs of compensation payments. Following a review, the Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood MP has determined that, with effect from 11 January 2025, the PIDR in England and Wales… Read more »
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed its Second Reading. This is the first time in history that the House of Commons has voted in favour of the principle of assisted dying for the terminally ill. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, said: ‘Parliament has taken a historic first step to… Read more »
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by Peter Wozniak The Labour party is on level pegging with the Conservatives for the first time in two years, according to a poll by Ipsos Mori. The poll for Reuters, Mori’s first since July has the Conservatives down three points to 37%, almost exactly what they achieved in the general election in May. This… Read more »
by Peter Wozniak Nick Clegg is to launch his campaign for reform of how political parties are funded, in an address to the committee on standards in public life. The deputy prime minister will be keen to see at least some his cherished programme of political reform become a reality, particularly if the flagship referendum… Read more »
