It has been reported by The Sunday Times that the Government is considering plans to remove the 50% admissions cap on new faith schools in England. This would mean that they would no longer have to offer a proportion of their places to children who do not follow their religion but would instead be able… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has appointed Dr Caroline Fryar as professional services director to lead the team guiding, supporting, and defending healthcare professionals with ethical and medico-legal issues. Dr Fryar has worked at the MDU for seventeen years in various roles, most recently as director of medical services. She was previously a GP. Caroline… Read more »
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Nutritional experts have today warned that the salt intake of children is too high. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued salt intake targets for children for the first time having expressed concerns that high intake could lead to health problems in later life. In particular, parents are warned to cut the levels of salt… Read more »
The Welsh Secretary, Peter Hain, has sought to play down reports that the Chancellor of the Exchequer has persuaded the Prime Minister that the time is not right for Britain to join the euro. Mr. Hain made the comments after reports surfaced in the BBC that the Chancellor was not satisfied his five economic tests… Read more »
