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MDU training professional one of first in country to receive membership award

The excellence of the Medical Defence Union’s (MDU’s) learning and development team has been recognised once more with an award for exceptional tutors and trainers. The MDU’s James Godber, senior learning and development officer, is one of the first people in the country to receive a membership award from City & Guilds. The award recognises the contribution… Read more »

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Answer NRW’s call for evidence on wild bird licensing says BASC
BASC calls on Gloucestershire Constabulary to reverse “outrageous and unlawful” firearms licensing decision

BASC has accused Gloucestershire Constabulary of failing to fulfil a statutory duty by suspending firearm certificate grants. Within the last few days, the force has taken the unilateral decision to suspend grant applications for firearm and shotgun certificates on the grounds of “unexpected resourcing issues”. It has also said that applications already in the pipeline… Read more »

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George Osborne gave speech today outlining what could be learnt from the experience of local councils.
Conservatives can ‘learn from’ local govt spending cuts

By Liz Stephens Shadow chancellor George Osborne gave a speech today outlining what could be learnt from the experience of local councils. Mr Osborne backed initiatives for sharing services between authorities and publishing spending details online, which have been trialed already by the Greater London Authority and Tory-run councils. Tories are “rooting out waste and… Read more »

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A confidential report for the Department of Health has advised swingeing cuts to the NHS to meet the government's efficiency targets.
Govt advised to cut 137,000 NHS jobs

By Liz Stephens A confidential report for the Department of Health has advised swingeing cuts to the NHS to meet the government’s efficiency targets. The details of the report by consultancy firm McKinsey and Company, which were revealed today by Health Service Journal include a recommendation to shed ten per cent of the workforce. It… Read more »