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Over a third of doctors say they feel sleep deprived on at least a weekly basis and over a quarter have been in a position where tiredness has impacted their ability to treat patients, a new survey by the Medical Defence Union (MDU) has found. The UK’s leading medical defence organisation carried out the survey… Read more »
Following over 250 businesses being nominated, the Eat Game Awards’ shortlist has been published ahead of a public vote to reveal this year’s wild game heroes. In its fourth year, the Eat Game Awards seek to celebrate and reward those who are championing wild game, and going the extra mile to promote and utilise the produce. Categories… Read more »
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Ed Balls has announced new measures to support young people in education or training, as well as sanctions for those that refuse to participate. The government is introducing legislation in tomorrow’s Queen’s Speech to raise the school leaving age to 18. However, this will not take effect until 2015. This will be staggered with all… Read more »
Multi-million pound efforts to improve literacy standards have not achieved any notable results, a review of standards has concluded. After assessing research from primary schools across England, the Cambridge University-based Primary Review concluded the “massive efforts” to improve results have had “relatively little impact.” Interim reports from its two-year inquiry show a moderate rise in… Read more »
