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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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Oxfam International has urged Tony Blair to try and persuade other countries to back a new agreement designed to stop genocides like Rwanda ever happening again. While the charity praised the British government for lending its support to the plan, it is keen for the US, Brazil, India and Russia to get involved, ahead of… Read more »
Almost three quarter of the public would back a complete ban on smoking in public places, according to a new survey. The poll for Action on Smoking and Health (Ash) and Cancer Research UK finds 73 per cent would support legislation banning smoking in all enclosed workplaces, including all pubs and restaurants. Government proposals being… Read more »
