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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 government is standing firm in its approach to gypsy campsites after sustained attacks from local MPs concerned about travellers’ sites in their constituency. Communities secretary Hazel Blears was pushed to disown government plans to situate 48 new pitches for gypsies and travellers in the south-west during a local communities question time in the Commons… Read more »
The public inquiry into the death of Iraqi hotel receptionist who died in British custody begins today. Its chairman Sir William Gage is due to introduce his team and set out background to the inquiry into Baha Mousa’s death, which is being held at London’s Furnival Street. Sir William said the remit of his inquiry… Read more »
