Conservative MP Maria Miller has introduced a bill preventing firms from sacking women during pregnancy and maternity leave, and for six months afterwards.
Read moreMinisters have rejected calls to lower the drink-drive limit in England and Wales after statistics showed that road casualties have risen in Scotland since tougher limits were introduced there.
Read moreProposals for the new presumed consent organ donation system, which comes into force in England next year, say that some body parts should be excluded.
Read moreACAS early conciliation could help you overcome a dispute you may be having with your employer, helping you achieve the resolution you're looking for.
Read moreResearchers say pregnant women could be spared from risky breech deliveries by an extra ultrasound scan at 36 weeks.
Read moreThe government has announced the scrapping of ‘no-fault evictions’ in England, meaning private landlords will no longer be able to evict their tenants at short notice or without good reason.
Read moreFollowing the case of rogue surgeon Ian Paterson, the Royal College of Surgeons has said that private hospitals need to do more to keep patients safe and prevent this from happening again.
Read moreThe placental growth factor (PLGF) blood test is to be made more widely available by NHS England after evidence suggests it could speed up diagnosis and possibly save lives.
Read moreNew guidelines by health watchdog NICE mean that controversial vaginal mesh implants can be offered on the NHS once again if certain conditions are met.
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