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Plans to limit legal fees in dental claims a welcome first step says DDU

Plans to limit legal fees in dental claims a welcome first step says DDU Responding to the publication of a government consultation on limiting claimant’s legal fees for cases valued up to £25,000, John Makin, head of the DDU, said: “This consultation has been a long time coming and is a welcome first step. However, for a… Read more »

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MDU appoints new head of Scottish affairs to champion member interests

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has appointed Mr Jerard Ross as head of Scottish affairs to champion the interests of the MDU’s growing number of members in Scotland. Over the last four years Scottish membership has grown almost 30%, according to the MDU, the UK’s leading medical defence organisation. Jerard, who has worked at the… Read more »

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Mr MacShane has been reported to the police
Former minister reported to police

By Ian Dunt Labour’s former Europe minister, Denis MacShane, has been reported to the police. A statement from the Standards and Privileges Committee today read: “At its meeting on 12 October, the Committee agreed that the parliamentary commissioner for standards should report to the Metropolitan Police Service the conduct of the Rt hon member for… Read more »

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Bonfire of the quangos: The full list
Bonfire of the quangos: Full list

See the full list of quangos being reformed, merged, scrapped or – occasionally – allowed to live under the coalition government. Hit ‘full screen’ to view the full list more easily 2010 10 14 Public Bodies List FINAL