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Articles tagged with: Government & Politics
This week’s local by-election roundup Partner content
By Local Government People
This week’s local by-election roundup
Local Government People draws together details of this week's local by-election result and changes to councils' political compositions.
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Open Day for potential recruits to RCVS statutory committees
On Monday 15 December the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be hosting an Open Day for those members of the veterinary and veterinary nursing professions who are interested in joining the Colleges Preliminary Investigation Committee (PIC), Disciplinary Committee (DC) or Veterinary Nurse Preliminary Investigation Committee (VN PIC).
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By British Red Cross
Cast your vote before the General Election
As the UK heads towards the general election next year, were shouting louder than ever about the issues that matter to you and we need your help to see things change.
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
RCVS publishes social media guidance for vets and vet nurses
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has recently published new guidance for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses on the use of social media and online forums.
Dame Anne Begg MP: Why every vote should count Partner content
By United Response
Dame Anne Begg MP: Why every vote should count
Dame Anne Begg MP calls for all members of the Government to support the Every Vote Counts campaign, created to ensure people with learning disabilities use their fundamental right to vote.
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Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
New fitness to practise guidance for veterinary students published
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published a guide for veterinary students which aims to introduce them to the concept of fitness to practise and help prepare them for professional life.
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Health
By British Red Cross
Parliament listens to British Red Cross guidance
The British Red Cross is celebrating some major breakthroughs in parliament which will help the vulnerable people we support.
This week’s local by-election roundup Partner content
By Local Government People
This week’s local by-election roundup
Local Government People draws together details of this week's local by-election result and changes to councils' political compositions.
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By British Veterinary Association
9 in 10 vets fear antibiotic resistance means they won’t be able to treat infections in pets
The scale of vets’ concerns about the threat of antibiotic resistance and what this could mean for their ability to treat infections in pets is revealed in figures released by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) today.
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Home affairs
By Electrical Safety First
Electrical Safety First joins forces to make Scotland safer
Almost two thirds of all domestic fires in Scotland are caused by electricity, with electrical products the prime culprit. 1 Coupled with Scotland’s problem with fake and substandard goods – since 2010, Glasgow’s enforcement agencies, for example, have seized almost 10,000 fake electrical items, more than any other UK Local Authority2 – product safety has become an increasing concern.
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By British Veterinary Association
Why match making matters for Max: Over 90% of pet vets believe screening for inherited conditions would positively impact dogs’ health and welfare
New figures released at the start of National Canine Health Testing week (17-21 November) by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) reveal that 91% of companion animal vets believe more screening for inherited conditions, such as hip dysplasia and eye problems, will positively impact canine health and welfare.
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By British Veterinary Association
Vets share Dogs Trust concern over illegal puppy imports
Responding to the Dogs Trust report ‘The Puppy Smuggling Scandal: An investigation into the illegal entry of dogs into GB under the Pet Travel Scheme’, BVA President John Blackwell said:
This week’s local by-election roundup Partner content
By Local Government People
This week’s local by-election roundup
Local Government People draws together details of this week's local by-election result and changes to councils' political compositions.
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By Building Societies Association
BSA and AFM launch Manifesto for Financial Mutuals
The Building Societies Association (BSA) and the Association of Financial Mutuals (AFM) have today launched a four pronged manifesto to help ensure consumers get a fair deal from financial services. The campaign groups representing building societies and mutual insurers across the country have called for action from Government and regulators ahead of next year’s General Election to fix the regulatory and legal imbalance that could stifle the mutual sector.
A manifesto for patient capitalism Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
A manifesto for patient capitalism
It's a manifesto for mutuals - the Building Societies Association has outlined its own policies ahead of the general election. Chief executive Robin Fieth explains why his sector, with its focus on the long-term, has a different outlook from the banks.
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Home affairs
By Electrical Safety First
Consumer awareness key to recall success
Consumers underestimating risks posed by recalled products is a significant factor in low recall rates for electrical products –– despite 4 million household appliances being recalled by manufacturers in the past 4 years - according to new research just announced by the charity Electrical Safety First.
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By British Veterinary Association
Female leaders and entrepreneurs ask “Can women vets have it all?” at BVA Congress hot topic debate
BVA has announced the ‘hot topic’ session at Congress. Setting the A-Gender: women as leaders and entrepreneurs, will tackle the challenges and opportunities for a veterinary profession increasingly dominated by women.
Gas 'not the long-term carbon solution' Partner content
Environment
By UK Energy Research Centre
Gas 'not the long-term carbon solution'
Gas has a short-term role to play in reducing carbon emissions but could become part of the problem, according to new research.
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By Building Societies Association
FCA consults on restrictions on the retail distribution of regulatory capital instruments
The Building Societies Association has given a qualified welcome to the proposals issued today by the Financial Conduct Authority in relation to the distribution of mutual society shares.
Chuka Umunna MP: We must remain focused on winning under Ed
By Chukka Umunna
Chuka Umunna MP: We must remain focused on winning under Ed
Business Secretary Chuka Umunna calls for Labour to focus on communities, rather than the distracting 'nonsense' by some in the Westminster bubble.
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Health
By Dignity in Dying
Breakthrough in assisted dying debate
Vote in the House of Lords sees unanimous support for judicial oversight of assisted dying.
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By Airbus
The Royal British Legion visits long-term poppy fundraiser at Airbus
Airbus employee Kate Rodriguez, Welfare and Counselling Manager, who has been raising funds at the Airbus site in Filton for more than 20 years, had a special visit from the Royal British Legion to collect donations for the Annual Poppy Appeal 2014.
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By Swim England
Primary school pupils denied life-saving skill
The Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) is calling on primary schools and politicians to show their commitment to school swimming as new figures reveal that 45 per cent of primary school children are unable to swim 25 metres despite it being a national curriculum requirement.
Green energy ‘creates more jobs’ Partner content
Environment
By UK Energy Research Centre
Green energy ‘creates more jobs’
Renewable energy creates up to ten times more jobs than fossil fuels, according to new research.