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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By Ian Dunt Two prominent Labour figures are at loggerheads over the decision of farming minister Jim Fitzpatrick to walk out of a Muslim wedding. Mr Fitzpatrick told journalists he had decided to leave the ceremony rather than be separated from his wife. Some commentators noted the high proportion of Muslim voters in Mr Fitzpatrick’s… Read more »
By Ian Dunt Graduates face debts of up to £23,000 after completing university, new research has discovered. Independent university guide Push, which published the figures, found the average student debt had risen to £5,000 a year, with debt expected to soar by a further 10.6 per cent in 2009/10. The new statistics come just days… Read more »
