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Humanists UK is celebrating the ten year anniversary of the first same-sex marriages in England and Wales. Whereas the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act received Royal Assent on 17 July 2013, it took some time to implement this change, so the Act only came into force the following year. The first same-sex marriages took place just after midnight… Read more »
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 »
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The government has signalled its strongest commitment yet to a long-term future role for third sector organisations in delivering public services. In his pre-Budget statement, Gordon Brown announced a series of proposals to simplify the commissioning process for charities and community groups bidding for work, and provide more stability in the way they are funded…. Read more »
David Cameron will today express his support for the European Union but insist it must end the “culture of hopelessness” that haunts it at the moment. The Conservative leader will call on his party to be “the champions for real change in Europe” and face up to the union’s damaging economic and environmental policies. “We… Read more »
