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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 Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is to call on the US government to drop its “illegal” tariffs on steel imports. As US president George W Bush visits the UK this week, CBI president John Egan will tell the pro-business campaign group’s annual conference in Birmingham that the US risks sliding further into isolationism and… Read more »
Former Tory prime minister John Major yesterday said his party could win the next general election under Michael Howard. Mr Howard offered the country a “very high quality politician” and a “genuine alternative prime minister,” he said. “I think he is a real match for Tony Blair,” Mr Major added. In an interview on BBC… Read more »
