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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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Unions have rejected government proposals to force young people to remain in education until the age of 18. Delegates at the TUC Congress in Brighton strongly rejected measures to compel young people to take part in education or training after 16. Speaking for Unison, James Anthony told the conference floor the government should be supporting… Read more »
Higher taxes on domestic flights and improved public transport are needed if Britain is to cut carbon emissions by 80 per cent before 2050, a Conservative policy group has said. At a press conference today, the Quality of Life group unveiled its Blueprint for a Green Economy, announcing a range of proposals due to be… Read more »
