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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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Journalists would be allowed to report cases in family courts to improve public understanding of how the system works, under new government proposals. Constitutional affairs minister Harriet Harman said the measures, included in a consultation document published today, would help members of the public trust the system. “Public confidence depends on public scrutiny. It has… Read more »
Ineffective management or leadership is to blame for many of the financial problems facing NHS trusts, a new report from the spending watchdog warns. Research by the Audit Commission finds that inadequate calibre of trust leadership, a high turnover of board members and the distractions of large building projects are largely to blame for deficits… Read more »
