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95% of healthcare professionals responding to a Medical Defence Union (MDU) survey say they want political parties to include plans in their manifestos to support the health and wellbeing of the NHS workforce. Of the 613 doctors, dentists and dental care professionals responding to the MDU’s survey, three quarters (75%) also said they feel negative… Read more »
New report underlines the importance of shooting, conservation and the rural vote ahead of the general election. With the main political parties having fired the starter pistol on their general election campaigns, rural organisations are set to publish  (Tuesday 4 June) the latest ‘Value of Shooting’ report which will set out in detail the benefits… Read more »
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The decision to move Lord Adonis from his education brief over to transport had prompted concerns about how the direction of school reform. The Tories are seizing on the move as evidence Labour is backing away from its commitment to reform, while the Liberal Democrats say it highlights the power struggle going on in government…. Read more »
Free school meals are to be rolled out for all Scottish children attending the first three years of primary school. Scottish education secretary Fiona Hyslop announced today pilot schemes involving 35,000 children aged between five and seven years had been a success, increasing overall uptake of meals from 53 per cent to 75 per cent…. Read more »
