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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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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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By Ian Dunt Being chancellor during the financial crisis has been a difficult experience, Alistair Darling has said. Speaking at a keynote speech in Edinburgh, the chancellor poured scorn on the Conservatives’ economic policies and stressed they made the wrong judgements throughout the financial crisis. “It has not, I admit, been an easy time to… Read more »

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By Alex Stevenson David Cameron has refused to rule out seeking nationalist support in a hung parliament. The Conservative leader was asked whether he would seek help from Scottish National party (SNP) and Plaid Cymru MPs during a question-and-answer session at Coca-Cola’s factory in Outwood, Yorkshire. If the Tories were the largest party but unable… Read more »