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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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A new study suggests that Brexit voting was more about “heart” than “head.” Voters submitted anonymous reflections on why they voted to the University of Sussex’s Mass Observation Archive. Voters said that they didn’t have enough information Brexit to make a rational decision and found that they tended to vote emotionally. The participants of the… Read more »
The National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) and the Police Federation have received criticism from anti-drug campaigners, because of their support for the “Cancard” scheme. The card is designed for medical users of cannabis to show police an avoid being arrested. Both the NPCC and Police Federation have now released new guidance, advising officers to show… Read more »
