Bradley Wiggins comments on cycle safety laws after cyclist killed outside Olympic venue
7th August 2012

In the wake of the death of 28 year old Daniel Harris, who was knocked off his bike outside the Olympic Park by a bus, Gold medallist and Tour De France winner Bradley Wiggins has commented that the law should require cyclists to wear helmets. He Read more...

Judge rules that brain damaged baby should be allowed to die
6th August 2012

It has been ruled that a baby who suffered brain damage following an accident ought to be allowed to die, despite compelling and moving evidence from his parents who wanted him to be kept alive. The child was born healthy in 2011 but suffered what th Read more...

Research leads to calls for legislation reducing salt content in takeaway meals
1st August 2012

A study carried out at Liverpool John Moores University for the journal Appetite has shown worrying results in relation to salt content in high street takeaway meals. The findings have shown that the salt content in such meals can be more than twice Read more...

Record 12 months for NHS claims
19th July 2012

The NHS has paid out a staggering £1 billion in litigation claims in one year, setting a new record for one 12 month span, it has been reported. In total, the health service paid out £1.2 billion in clinical negligence claims between 2011 and 20 Read more...

NHS forced to pay record £1.2billion for negligence claims
12th July 2012

It has emerged this week that the NHS has paid out £1.2 billion in compensation for clinical negligence between 2011 and 2012. This was a huge rise on the bill from the previous year which was £863 million. The figures were shown in the NHS Lit Read more...