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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 »
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 »
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Tony Blair has given his backing to general Richard Dannatt, the head of the army who called for British troops to leave Iraq “sometime soon”. The prime minister said Sir Richard’s view “is precisely the same as we’re all saying – our strategy is to pull out of Iraq when we’re done”. Mr Blair said… Read more »
Gordon Brown only backed the war in Iraq at the 11th hour, David Blunkett has claimed – and only because he feared being sacked as chancellor. The latest excerpt from the former home secretary’s memoirs, serialised in The Guardian, reveal major concerns in the cabinet about the way military action – and particularly plans to… Read more »
