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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 »
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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By Ian Dunt Council tax bills could hit £1,500 a year in some areas next April, after new accountancy rules force tax hikes of up to three per cent. The introduction of the International Financial Reporting Standard next year will reform the rules around the amount of capital councils have to put to one side… Read more »
By Alice Cannet A national approach to the recession will not help the countryside recover or improve rural areas job prospects, local council leaders said today. The Local Government Association (LGA), which speaks for the 423 local authorities in England and Wales, insisted that councils should have more say in economic policies. It found the… Read more »
