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The UK Government must carry out long overdue reform of the teaching of Religious Education (RE) in England to meet the needs of modern society, says Humanists UK in response to another Ofsted review. In its deep-dive report into RE – Deep and meaningful? – Ofsted found that the current curriculum often lacks ‘sufficient substance to… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has successfully supported a GP member with a series of investigations that followed a patient death. The GP was eventually exonerated, but not before responding to a complaint, claim, NHS England investigation and GMC investigation over a five-year period. The MDU is encouraging healthcare professionals to get support from colleagues… Read more »
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There should be compulsory contributions for pensions and a substantial rise in the basic state pension, an employers’ group has said. The Engineering Employers Federation (EEF) made the call for a radical overhaul of the pensions system in a submission to the government’s commission on the future of pensions. The “three-pillar” plan would involve: an… Read more »
Former master of the rolls, Lord Donaldson, has died unexpectedly aged 84 at his home in Lymington, Hampshire. Between 1982 and 1992 he was the third most senior judge in England and Wales, guiding through a number of court reforms. Lord Donaldson, known for his approachable demeanour, came to prominence presiding over the 1976 trial… Read more »
