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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 final transatlantic Concorde has landed at Heathrow. The airliner left JFK airport in New York at 12:38 BST and touched down in London at 16:05 BST. Passengers on the final voyage included actress Joan Collins, model Jodie Kidd and TV presenters Jeremy Clarkson and Sir David Frost. Minutes before the final plane landed a… Read more »
The Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has announced plans to ballot its members on industrial action over safety on the London Underground. At a press conference in London this afternoon, the RMT said a ballot would be held on November 17th with results expected seven days later. If members vote in favour of taking… Read more »
