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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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David Blunkett has denied fresh press claims that he abused his position as a Cabinet minister. A spokesman for Mr Blunkett insisted that allegations the minister got an official to find out whether his son was affected by an A-level marking fiasco, when serving as education secretary, were not true. But New Statesman journalist Martin… Read more »
The government has said it will review its advice regarding applications for extended alcohol licenses after councils claimed it was skewed in favour of pubs and clubs. Pubs minister James Purnell told the Financial Times the guidance given to local councils on how to handle licensees’ applications for late-night opening would be swiftly reviewed once… Read more »
