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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The Conservative party is to decide the fate of an MEP who compared the German president of the European Parliament to Hitler. Euro MP Daniel Hannan compared the German president of the European legislative body Hans-Gert Poettering’s move to limit protests in the chamber to an act which gave Hitler increased powers. Mr Hannan told… Read more »
Middle East quartet envoy Tony Blair has said he believes that a peace deal between Israel and Palestine could “definitely” be reached this year. In an interview with the Times newspaper, the former prime minister said solving the longstanding confrontation would help boost moderate forces in the region and that an agreement between the two… Read more »