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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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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 »
