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DDU disappointed GDC has decided not to retain in person hearings

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 »

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No 10 confirms to Humanists UK there will be no blasphemy law

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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Nearly 30m now in work
Employment figures “best in history”

The government’s employment record is the “best in history”, Gordon Brown told MPs today. The prime minister was addressing the Commons after the latest employment statistics showed a total of 29.36 million people are now in work. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the number of people claiming unemployment benefit has fallen for… Read more »

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1.8m helped into work under New Deal
Govt claims job filled every 3 mins under New Deal

The New Deal has helped someone off benefits and into work every three minutes since it was aunched a decade ago. As the New Deal marks its ten-year anniversary the government has moved to defend its flagship unemployment programme, claiming it has helped more than 1.8 million people find work. The often-criticised New Deal combines… Read more »