Liz Truss
Red Whale, a leading provider of lifelong learning and education for GPs and primary care clinicians, has joined the Medical Defence Union (MDU) group, it was announced today. The two organisations, which came together on 31 October 2023, will work hand-in-hand to develop new ways of supporting healthcare practitioners with their educational and professional needs…. Read more »
The Disestablishment of the Church of England Bill had its first reading in the UK Parliament today. The Bill would disestablish the Church of England and remove the automatic right of bishops to sit in the House of Lords. Humanists UK, which campaigns for a secular state, welcomed the introduction of the Bill. The Bill,… Read more »
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The discussion on what should happen with benefits has become a contentious topic during the Conservative Party Conference. Following the announcement of plans to reverse the planned abolition of the 45p rate of income tax, the decision on benefit levels now looks like the next political show-down for the government. With the government under market… Read more »
The new chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has confirmed that the government has cancelled plans to abolish the 45p rate of income tax on those earning over £150,000. Speaking on the BBC Radio 4 ‘Today’ programme this morning, Mr Kwarteng said, “On the 45p rate, it is very simple, we talked to a lot of people around… Read more »
