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MDU hopes for positive impact on claims costs after change to PI discount rate in Scotland and Northern Ireland

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) welcomed news that the personal injury discount rate (PIDR) in Scotland and Northern Ireland is to be increased, potentially saving millions of pounds in the costs of compensation payments. Following a review, the Government Actuary has determined that, with effect from today, the PIDR in Northern Ireland and Scotland should be increased to +0.5%… Read more »

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Answer NRW’s call for evidence on wild bird licensing says BASC
Defra Minister recognises ‘really important role’ of BASC

MINISTER Daniel Zeichner told a packed Rural Reception at the Labour Party conference today that his party’s MPs must repay the faith shown in them at the General Election. The Rural Affairs Minister, speaking to a full house at the joint BASC and Angling Trust event in Liverpool, said: “I can see many rural MPs… Read more »

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NHS IT upgrade system rocked by withdrawal of key contractor Accenture
NHS IT upgrade dealt another blow

Opposition parties last night raised doubts about the £6.2 billion project to upgrade IT in the NHS after a key contractor pulled out. Accenture has handed over its responsibilities for delivering the programme in the north-east and east of England to Computer Science Corp (CSC), in a nine-year contract worth about £1.9 billion. The upgrade… Read more »

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Among the unionists urging Labour to consider its policies was Unison general secretary Dave Prentis
Unions warn Blair’s successor

Union chiefs have warned that the next Labour leader must reinvigorate the party’s grass roots – and begin work before the devolved and local elections in May. Billy Hayes, general secretary of the CWU, said: “I think we can use the election campaign as a way of re-engaging with our membership.” His sentiments were echoed… Read more »