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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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The US government has issued a warning of a possible terrorist attack against western targets in the gulf state of Bahrain after receiving specific intelligence. Bahrain is one of the most pro-West countries in the Middle East and is home to the US naval headquarters for the region. Earlier this week the government in Bahrain… Read more »
Italian food giant Parmalat is to seek bankruptcy protection from its creditors, after the firm was found to have a massive multibillion pound hole in its balance sheet. The firm will seek protection under the so-called Prodi law, akin to the US’ chapter 11 law. The scandal erupted after Parmalat revealed, contrary to a statement… Read more »
