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Tony Juniper, chair of Natural England, had the opportunity to see first-hand the conservation efforts of wildfowling clubs when he visited the Lytham & District Wildfowling Association (LDWA). Accompanied by staff from the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), Tony took part in a conservation walk around the club’s land at the mouth of… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) welcomes updated COVID-19 guidance for GMC fitness to practise decision makers. The guidance advises them to take account of ‘sustained and extreme periods of fatigue’ among doctors. Dr Caroline Fryar, MDU head of advisory services said: “Yesterday, an MDU survey of over 500 members revealed that one in four doctors admitted being… Read more »
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The Iraqi deputy prime minister has said the UK and US cannot “cut and run” from his country, after he met Tony Blair for talks at Downing Street. Barhim Salih said there could not be an “open-ended” commitment to Iraq, noting: “At the end of the day it has to be up to the Iraqi… Read more »
William Hague has said the government needs to review its current operations and exit strategy in Iraq in light of mounting bloodshed. The shadow foreign secretary said a “careful reassessment” of the military’s role in reconstructing the troubled Middle Eastern country was needed, because it could be disastrous for Iraqis if further mistakes are made…. Read more »