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Hidden impact of domestic abuse on doctors revealed in MDU journal

The hidden impact of domestic abuse on healthcare professionals has been revealed by the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF), in the latest edition of the Medical Defence Union (MDU) journal. The RMBF has seen a significant increase in doctors accessing support as a direct result of domestic abuse. Five years ago the charity, which the MDU… Read more »

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Humanists UK welcomes introduction of Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

The Government’s Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which was announced in the 2024 King’s Speech, will receive its First Reading in Parliament today. Humanists UK has welcomed proposals including a Children Not in School Register and legislation to close loopholes that enable the continued operation of illegal faith schools. The Bill also includes a requirement… Read more »

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Govt refuses to foot Tory Olympics bill

Two senior Tories travelling to the Beijing Olympics have had their request for public funding denied by the government. Jeremy Hunt, shadow culture secretary, and Hugh Robertson, shadow sports secretary, are travelling to China for five days to witness what is involved in running such a big event before it come to the UK. But… Read more »

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Olympic success in 2012 threatened by lack of planning
Olympic success in 2012 threatened by lack of planning

Lack of appropriate planning and private sector fundraising threatens UK athletes’ success in the 2012 Olympic Games, according to a Committee of Public Accounts (CPA) report. In one report regarding potential team success, Great Britain’s medal table goals were set at second and fourth respectively for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This summer’s Beijing… Read more »