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Clinical negligence liabilities overshadow public finances MDU warns

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) says it is extremely worrying that the amount of money earmarked to cover the total cost of clinical negligence claims (including both including IBNR and PPOs) against the NHS in England has risen to £128.6 billion. This is an increase on the previous year’s figure of £85.2 billion and the… Read more »

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Prime minister Gordon Brown has confirmed British troop levels in Iraq will decline but would not set a specific date for withdrawal. Mr Brown has arrived in Iraq for surprise talks with top Iraqi officials, a week ahead of a scheduled statement regarding the future involvement of British troops in the Middle Eastern country. And… Read more »

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Tony Blair has been forced to cancel his trip to the Gaza Strip following “specific threats” against him, his spokesperson has confirmed. Mr Blair was set to visit the Strip for the first time since Hamas gained control of the territory last year, in what was being billed by the militant group as a sign… Read more »