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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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Home Secretary David Blunkett is coming under pressure over his involvement in the forged documents scandal that led to the resignation of immigration minister Beverly Hughes yesterday. Calls for an independent inquiry into the affair are now coming from both the Conservative and Liberal Democrat MPs. Ms Hughes’ resignation was a blow to Mr Blunkett,… Read more »
Following immigration minister Beverley Hughes’ resignation, a series of ministerial changes has occurred. Minister for work, Des Browne, has moved into Ms Hughes’ old job; Jane Kennedy has slipped into his seat, from her position as a Northern Ireland minister; and Barry Gardiner, Ms Hughes’ parliamentary private secretary, has taken over her role in Belfast;… Read more »
