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The UK Government must carry out long overdue reform of the teaching of Religious Education (RE) in England to meet the needs of modern society, says Humanists UK in response to another Ofsted review. In its deep-dive report into RE – Deep and meaningful? – Ofsted found that the current curriculum often lacks ‘sufficient substance to… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has successfully supported a GP member with a series of investigations that followed a patient death. The GP was eventually exonerated, but not before responding to a complaint, claim, NHS England investigation and GMC investigation over a five-year period. The MDU is encouraging healthcare professionals to get support from colleagues… Read more »
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The Government set out 45 bills and five draft bills in the Queen’s speech. Bills Animal Welfare Bill This bill would improve standards of animal welfare and increase penalties for abuse. It seeks to consolidate English and Welsh laws on the issues. Armed Forces Bill This bill would introduce a single system of Service law… Read more »
Respect MP George Galloway has roundly condemned the US Senate committee that accused him of being given the right to buy oil by Saddam Hussein. Speaking to the committee investigating the UN oil-for-food-programme in Washington, the newly elected Bethnal Green and Bow MP denied all oil dealings with Iraq. In a heated exchange he accused… Read more »
