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MDU welcomes step forward for openness and learning in NHS

After a successful campaign to improve the safe space provisions in the Health and Care Bill, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) explains why this is a step forward for patient safety. Following its return from the House of Lords to the House of Commons this week, both chambers have now agreed that coroners should not routinely… Read more »

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MDU offers free membership for doctors fleeing war in the Ukraine

The Medical Defence Union (MDU), the UK’s leading medical defence organisation, announced today it will be offering to waive the first year of membership subscriptions for doctors who are fleeing the Ukraine or other conflict zones and are looking to resume practice in NHS roles. This follows news that the GMC is planning to fast track… Read more »

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Route ahead not straightforward for high-speed rail
High-speed rail plans unveiled

By Alex Stevenson Britain’s plans for a high-speed rail link have been unveiled by transport secretary Andrew Adonis, with the fastest trains between London and the West Midlands taking just 30 minutes. The proposed 250mph rail line between London and the Midlands will only begin service from around 2025, with construction not due to start… Read more »

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Environment and economy will benefit from high-speed rail
Analysis: On the right track

The announcement that construction of a new 250mph high-speed railway will get underway by 2017 is good news for both the environment and the economy of Britain. By Nathan Coyne For too long the UK rail network has fared badly in comparison with our continental cousins, where speeds of over 225mph have been the norm… Read more »