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Sleep deprived doctors concerned about patient safety

Over a third of doctors say they feel sleep deprived on at least a weekly basis and over a quarter have been in a position where tiredness has impacted their ability to treat patients, a new survey by the Medical Defence Union (MDU) has found. The UK’s leading medical defence organisation carried out the survey… Read more »

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BASC launches second newspaper campaign
Has your wild game hero been shortlisted?

Following over 250 businesses being nominated, the Eat Game Awards’ shortlist has been published ahead of a public vote to reveal this year’s wild game heroes. In its fourth year, the Eat Game Awards seek to celebrate and reward those who are championing wild game, and going the extra mile to promote and utilise the produce. Categories… Read more »

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Bercow's baleful influence extending too far, too far
PMQs sketch: Far too well-behaved

This week’s prime minister’s questions was well-behaved, orderly and utterly dull. There is a grave danger MPs are finally getting the message. By Alex Stevenson A year on from the expenses scandal its fallout continues to haunt the Palace of Westminster. Worst of all, a Speaker has been elected who constantly tells MPs their barracking… Read more »

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Prescott: It's prat talk
Prescott defends his lordship

By politics.co.uk staff John Prescott has defended his decision to enter the House of Lords against accusations of hypocrisy. The former deputy prime minister made his opposition to the Lords abundantly clear during his long political career. “I’m against too much flunkery and titles,” he told the Scotsman in 2008. “But Paul [his wife Pauline]… Read more »