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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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Draft proposals from the water regulator Ofwat would see water bills in England and Wales rise by 13 per cent over the next five years, half the amount water companies asked for. Average household bills will be up by £33, compared with the companies’ proposals for a £70 rise. The final water prices will be… Read more »
A joint committee of Peers and MPs yesterday called on Home Secretary David Blunkett to urgently repeal the power to detain foreign terror suspects without trial. In the wake of the September 11th atrocities in New York and Washington, Mr Blunkett introduced emergency detention powers for foreign citizens suspected of terror related activities. To facilitate… Read more »
