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GMC guidance on fatigued doctors welcomed by MDU

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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Battle-hardened Clegg takes on the banks

By Ian Dunt Nick Clegg has launched an unexpected broadside at the banks as he tries to secure concrete political gains in the wake of the tuition fees vote. The deputy prime minister and business secretary Vince Cable are thought to be concerned that the government is not taking a sharp enough stick to the… Read more »

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Christmas by-election as Lib Dems move writ for Oldham

By politics.co.uk staff The Liberal Democrats are setting the pieces for a Christmas period by-election in Phil Woolas’ former seat of Oldham East and Saddleworth. The party is moving a writ tomorrow morning – meaning the by-election must take place within 15 to 19 working days as determined by Commons authorities. The date of January… Read more »