Humanists UK is celebrating the ten year anniversary of the first same-sex marriages in England and Wales. Whereas the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act received Royal Assent on 17 July 2013, it took some time to implement this change, so the Act only came into force the following year. The first same-sex marriages took place just after midnight… Read more »
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 »
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The government today pledged to spend £140 million encouraging cycling among children and adults. The funding will be used to teach more children how to cycle safely as well as connecting schools to the National Cycle Network. Cycling initiatives will be extended across the country to promote greater take-up of the low carbon transport option…. Read more »
Alistair Darling has outlined to MPs how the government plans to “save” Northern Rock. The chancellor will announce the sale of state-backed bonds in a bid to attract private investors. The £25 billion loan from the Bank of England will be converted into bonds guaranteed by the government, to then be sold on to private… Read more »
