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Speaking at an event today, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) said the expected arrival of a dual system of regulation at the GMC next year could introduce confusion to an already outdated system of healthcare professional regulation. While speaking at the Westminster Health Forum event today on Next steps for professional healthcare regulation in the UK,… Read more »

Northern Ireland’s shooting and countryside organisations recently met with Police Service of Northern Ireland Firearms and Explosives Branch (PSNI FEB) staff and senior officials from the Department of Justice (DoJ) in Belfast. Formed in May 2021, the Northern Ireland Firearms Representative Group (NIFRG) is an umbrella group which brings together 10 national and local shooting and… Read more »
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David Cameron has launched another push to change the image of his party after a month of backbench mutterings and open rebellion. Speaking at the Local Government Association’s (LGA) annual conference, Mr Cameron attempted to put social justice – traditionally a buzz-word of the left – at the heart of the Conservative agenda. He said:… Read more »


The communities secretary Hazel Blears has promised flood-hit areas they will receive sufficient support to rebuild. Visiting weather-torn areas in Sheffield, Ms Blears told reporters: “It is absolutely vital that the local authorities, who have been in the lead and have done some fantastic work, are supported by a complete cross-government effort, and we’ll be… Read more »







