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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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Work and Pensions Secretary Alan Johnson has assured the TUC that the Government will not raise the retirement age. “This Government will not raise the State Pension Age. This Government will not force people to work to 70 years of age”, Mr Johnson insisted. Mr Johnson was making his first speech as Secretary of State… Read more »
The Liberal Democrats have launched a draft version of their general election manifesto in preparation for the autumn conference which begins this weekend in Bournemouth. The 5000-word document outlines the party’s top ten policies under the title “Freedom, Fairness and Trust”. Its key pledges focus primarily on public services and domestic policy, but it also… Read more »
