Middle East
The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is disappointed that the GDC has decided to hold hearings remotely by default from next year. During the consultation on the issue, the DDU made strong representations to the GDC to explain that such a move could disadvantage certain dental professionals undergoing a fitness to practise investigation. The GDC’s consultation outcome however states… Read more »
Humanists UK has received reassurances from the UK Government that it has no plans to reintroduce laws criminalising blasphemy or restrict freedom of expression around religion. This follows on from a question at Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) that urged the Prime Minister to introduce a new blasphemy law in the mould of one suggested by Russia, China, and… Read more »
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Prime minister Gordon Brown is reportedly to appoint his own Middle East envoy, leading to speculation that he may be attempting to distance himself from similar work carried out by his predecessor Tony Blair. Michael Williams, who currently works as the United Nations’ (UN) special coordinator for the Middle East peace process, is expected to… Read more »
The government today announced a massive increase in defence spending, with an additional £7.7 billion being channeled into the Ministry of Defence (MoD) by 2011. The increase in funds comes as MPs and military strategists warn Britain’s military capacity is reaching breaking point under the burden of military engagement in Iraq and Afghanistan. Earlier this… Read more »
