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The Medical Defence Union (MDU) is calling on the government to take concerted action to prevent and reduce violence against healthcare staff. In an article published in the MDU journal, which examines cases reported by members, the UK’s leading medical defence organisation found that only a handful of doctors and other healthcare professionals seek advice each… Read more »
The new Finance Bill published today introduces two new taxes, taking the total number of taxes introduced this century to 20. Apart from two one-off levies, none of these or any other taxes have been abolished over this period. The two new taxes in the new Finance Bill are: A Residential Property Developer Tax (RPDT)… Read more »
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Would-be Liberal Democrat president Lembit Opik has kicked off his campaign with a video in which he pledges “a party in primary colours”. The former housing spokesperson, who stepped down from his old job earlier this week in a bid to concentrate on his campaign, is seen emerging from his “ordinary home” to talk to… Read more »
A minimum price for alcoholic drinks should be set across the UK, Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has suggested. The call comes as details of supermarkets pricing system for alcohol becomes clear. Various big supermarkets have been selling alcohol as ‘loss leaders’ – priced below cost to encourage the shopper to come in the shop… Read more »
