*London 2012 Olympics
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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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 »
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 »
