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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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CIA officers accused of torture may face British trial

CIA officers may be tried in Britain following the statement last night that the attorney general will look into torture accusations of a British resident. Binyam Mohamed was allegedly arrested, questioned, and brutally tortured by American forces when he was held in Moroccan and Afghani prisons after the September 11th terrorist attacks. Home Secretary Jacqui… Read more »

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Feature: Is safety worth the price?

The government has put forward controversial legislation which would radically alter the way terrorism is tackled in the UK. In doing so, the communications data bill has the potential to seriously undermine individual privacy and civil liberties, according to many of the critics who have been very vocal in their opposition. The bill would transpose… Read more »