Publication: ePolitix.com

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

RCVS calls for a Private Members Bill to protect the title ‘veterinary nurse'

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) calls on MPs to introduce a ballot Bill to protect the title ‘veterinary nurse’ and introduce an effective regulatory system that would ensure that those veterinary nurses found guilty of serious professional ... [Published ePolitix.com - May 16 2013]

Entities: Surgeon, United Kingdom, Education

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Department For Transport

Engineers’ question ‘flawed’ HS2 claims

An industry body for engineers has said that the Department for Transport’s claims about the benefits of HS2 care flawed.Chris Richards, Transport Policy Advisor at the Institution of Engineering and Technology, said: “In our response to the Department ... [Published ePolitix.com - May 16 2013]

Entities: Department For Transport, Chris Richards, Transportation, Leeds

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

We need dog control notices

Animal charities and vets have both called for the introduction of dog control notices do deal with dangerous pets.Blue Cross said that without them enforcement officers will remain powerless to tackle irresponsible owners and antisocial behaviour with ... [Published ePolitix.com - May 16 2013]

Entities: DCNS, Anne McIntosh, Peter Jones, Social Welfare

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Mark Spencer MP: CPS gives impression reckless driving is ok

Ahead of his adjournment debate this afternoon, Tory MP Mark Spencer highlights a perception that authorities are more willing to prosecute for speeding offences than for injuries caused through reckless drivingThere’s a danger that as a politician you ... [Published ePolitix.com - May 16 2013]

Entities: Mark Spencer, Westminster, Road Safety

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

‘Green’ HS2 destroys ancient trees

The first phase of the HS2 route from London to Birmingham will have a “detrimental impact on ancient woodland”, according to a leading charity.Three ancient trees, habitats in their own right, will be destroyed by the train line.The Woodland Trust said ... [Published ePolitix.com - May 16 2013]

Entities: Birmingham, Habitat, Environmental Impact Assessment, London, Biodiversity

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Unite the Union

Charities told to stop exploiting interns

Voluntary organisations are exploiting interns, according to new research from trade union Unite.The union has produced a report on internships in charities, in conjunction with Intern Aware. It found that more than a third of the top 50 charity employers ... [Published ePolitix.com - May 15 2013]

Entities: Minimum Wage, Unite the Union, Discriminatory, Wales, Trade Union

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Reducing young driver death toll

With the MP ballot for private members bills taking place in Parliament today, the Association of British Insurers explains why a bill changing driving lessons rules would help reduce young driver deaths.In 2011, 1485 people aged 16-25 were killed or ... [Published ePolitix.com - May 16 2013]

Entities: Northern Ireland, Car Accidents, New Zealand

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Three-quarters back ‘right to die’ bill

A new law that would allow terminally ill adults the choice of an assisted death has found widespread public support, according to new research.A YouGov poll found 76% of adults in England and Wales support the proposals in Lord Falconer’s Assisted Dying ... [Published ePolitix.com - May 15 2013]

Entities: Terminally Ill, Lord Falconer of Thoroton, Suicide, Patient

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Who would care for mum?

Imagine that one day, your Mum had a stroke. Who would care for her? What would happen if she was one of the 800,000 older people who are unable to get the care they need?The complexity of the legal framework, the raft of regulations to plug gaps and ... [Published ePolitix.com - May 14 2013]

Entities: United Kingdom, NHS, Well-being

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Angelina ‘had a range of options’

Women like actress Angelina Jolie who have a faulty gene that increases the risk of breast cancer have a range of options, a charity has said.Ms Jolie has revealed that she had double mastectomy earlier this year to reduce her chances of getting breast ... [Published ePolitix.com - May 14 2013]

Entities: Breast Cancer, Angelina Jolie, Ovarian Cancer, Breakthrough Breast Cancer, mastectomy

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Julie Hilling MP: Government’s dog control measures insufficient

Ahead of her adjournment debate later today, Labour MP Julie Hilling stresses the need for Dog Control Notices and comprehensive legislation to tackle the issue of dangerous dogs.Jade Lomas Anderson celebrated her 14th birthday on the 9th March this year. ... [Published ePolitix.com - May 15 2013]

Entities: Social Welfare, The Labour Party (United Kingdom), European Federation of Radio Operated Model Aut...

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Improving UK Infrastructure Could Boost GDP by 5% or £100 Billion by 2026

The UK’s GDP could be up to five per cent higher if our infrastructure matched that of our overseas competitors.That is the headline finding of a new report, ... [Published ePolitix.com - May 14 2013]

Entities: Boost, Infrastructure, United Kingdom

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"In presenting its case for investment in the project, the Department of Transport has poorly articulated the strategic need for a transformation in rail capacity and how High Speed 2 will help generate regional economic growth" the report said

Engineers’ question ‘flawed’ HS2 claims [Published ePolitix.com - May 16 2013]

"It must be understood that there can be no mitigation for ancient woodland loss - it is irreplaceable - and we also expect to see this acknowledged in the environmental statement."

‘Green’ HS2 destroys ancient trees [Published ePolitix.com - May 16 2013]

Baroness Murphy, a crossbencher, said: "As a doctor, the relief of suffering at the end of life and respecting dying patients' individual sustained wishes about their own care take precedence."

Three-quarters back ‘right to die’ bill [Published ePolitix.com - May 15 2013]

"I decided to be proactive and to minimise the risk as much I could" she said

Angelina ‘had a range of options’ [Published ePolitix.com - May 14 2013]

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