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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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A teacher forced to retire early as a result of a bullying headmistress has been awarded more than £86,000 in damages and legal costs. Margaret Menzies, 58, who now lives in New Zealand, went on sick leave from her post at Chalgrove Primary School in Barnet, north London in January 2001 with depression. She was… Read more »
Gordon Brown has made the case for greater trade with the USA in a speech to the CBI today. On the eve of president Bush’s state visit, the Chancellor has set out the benefits of expanding trade with the USA, arguing that this represents the EU’s best route to greater prosperity and that it could… Read more »
