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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 sentiment coming out of the mini summit of leaders from the UK, France and Germany is that “progress” had been made in building common ground over the future of Iraq. Thought “differences of opinion” lingered, German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said Saturday all leaders had agreed in principle to transfer power to the newly established… Read more »
Lord Williams of Mostyn QC, leader of the House of Lords, died at the age of 62 on Saturday. Lord Williams died at his home in Gloucestershire. Tributes have poured in from colleagues. Prime Minister Tony Blair said: “I am profoundly shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Gareth Williams. “He was a fine… Read more »
