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MDU training professional one of first in country to receive membership award

The excellence of the Medical Defence Union’s (MDU’s) learning and development team has been recognised once more with an award for exceptional tutors and trainers. The MDU’s James Godber, senior learning and development officer, is one of the first people in the country to receive a membership award from City & Guilds. The award recognises the contribution… Read more »

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Answer NRW’s call for evidence on wild bird licensing says BASC
BASC calls on Gloucestershire Constabulary to reverse “outrageous and unlawful” firearms licensing decision

BASC has accused Gloucestershire Constabulary of failing to fulfil a statutory duty by suspending firearm certificate grants. Within the last few days, the force has taken the unilateral decision to suspend grant applications for firearm and shotgun certificates on the grounds of “unexpected resourcing issues”. It has also said that applications already in the pipeline… Read more »

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Destruction in the Gaza Strip has appalled MPs
MPs outraged by Gaza suffering

By Alex Stevenson A growing number of MPs are backing urgent intervention in the Gaza Strip to prevent the ongoing violence there. Violence between Hamas and Israel is continuing for a sixth successive day in the Palestinian territory with the death toll approaching 400. The airstrikes which have caused the deaths appear to be only… Read more »

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Israel says calls for 48-hour halt to Gaza airstrikes are "unrealistic" as death-toll reaches 400
Alexander wants Gaza access as UK pledges $10m

By Alex Stevenson International development secretary Douglas Alexander has expressed his frustration after Israel refused to grant a 48-hour ceasefire of its air campaign against Gaza. The Hamas-controlled Palestinian territory has seen nearly 400 deaths in the last five days as international concern about the humanitarian situation on the ground continues to grow. Britain has… Read more »