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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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Evangelical zeal, war-bating and incessant hand gestures: Tony Blair is back. By Leila Nathoo You could be forgiven for thinking that you had signed up to the wrong event. Judging by the sedate audience and the unobtrusive surroundings – the cavernous space of the additional viewing facility, the pleasantly read emergency procedure over the tannoy,… Read more »

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