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A recent legal judgement in which an employee was awarded £65,000 compensation after an employer failed to make reasonable adjustments when her role was affected by menopause symptoms, illustrates the importance for GP practices of having a menopause policy in place for staff. The warning comes from the Medical Defence Union (MDU) HR partner Peninsula, which… Read more »
Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey spoke of her support for shooting when she addressed guests at the Conservative Autumn Conference in Manchester this week. Addressing hundreds of guests at the Rural Reception, held jointly by BASC and the Angling Trust, Dr Coffey said: “This is one of the most important events of the week for me because it’s with… Read more »
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Tony Blair today stepped up his rhetoric against Iran, warning it presented a “significant strategic threat” and saying all its activities in the Middle East were “negative”. The prime minister said the conference questioning the Holocaust hosted by Iran yesterday showed “this regime is extreme” and was “such a symbol of sectarianism and hatred towards… Read more »
MPs have urged the government to pull out of a £140 billion joint strike fighter unless the US provides the information needed to operate the planes independently. A new report from the defence select committee says the collaboration on new military aircraft must only be continued if the UK has the technological information to be… Read more »
