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MDU calls on the government to prioritise action on clinical negligence costs

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) is urging the government to consult on proposals to address the cost of clinical negligence. The call was made following the publication of the MDU’s annual report and accounts, in which the organisation said the current situation was ‘unsustainable.’ The MDU reported that during 2023, it closed 80% of medical claims… Read more »

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BASC welcomes new training programme for FEOs

A new training programme for Firearms Enquiry Officers (FEOs) which BASC helped to develop was launched at a meeting of the College of Policing this week. As a key stakeholder, BASC was invited to attend the launch alongside representatives from 41 of the UK’s police forces’ firearms licensing departments and other shooting organisations. BASC played… Read more »

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Cameron conference as-it-happened

Welcome to politics.co.uk’s as-it-happens page. Here, you can keep up to date with speeches, debates and major political events live, in real time. Hit refresh on your browser to see the latest developments. This event is now over but you can see how it happened below. By Ian Dunt 09:41 – Cameron will be on… Read more »

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Lib Dem candidate steps down over racist email claim

By politics.co.uk staff A Liberal Democrat candidate has stepped down after allegations concerning a racially abusive email. David Jack, who was standing for the party in Stoke-on-Trent, categorically denies typing or sending the email. “I’m not acknowledging it came from my official email address at all,” he told the BBC. “There are specialist IT people… Read more »