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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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By politics.co.uk staff The BBC is rethinking whether Radio 4’s famous ‘Thought for the Day’ should remain an entirely religious affair. Currently, only religious figures appear on the station during the Today programme, to give a spiritually themed message. But the slot has long drawn the ire of atheists and humanists, who believe a renewed… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff A private members bill calling for the abolition of the licence fee has reached the Commons, after a tortured birth process. The bill, introduced by Conservative backbencher Christopher Chope, would abolish the requirement for a television licence fee, by repealing the part of the Communications Act 2003 that relates to licensing of… Read more »
