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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By politics.co.uk staff Those earning over £150,000 will lose tax relief on their pensions, the chancellor has revealed. The removal of tax relief was widely expected but for all high rate tax payers, not just those taking in more than £150,000. “I intend to address the anomaly which sees a tiny proportion at the top… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff Alistair Darling has unveiled a distinctly political Budget, putting down a firm dividing line with the Conservatives. Borrowing will shoot up over the next few years to finance public spending, with an eventual peak over 80 per cent of GDP. The big surprise came in the form of a new 50 per… Read more »
