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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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The UK will remain on the highest possible alert following yesterday’s thwarted terrorist plot, the home secretary has said. John Reid said the threat level would remain critical – meaning a terrorist attack is expected imminently – as a cautionary measure to protect the public. Mr Reid thanked Pakistan for its help in foiling the… Read more »
Tony Blair is said to be optimistic about achieving a UN resolution on the Middle East within the next 24 hours. The prime minister, currently on holiday with his family in Barbados, is continuing to hold phone conversations with other world leaders in search of agreement on the timetable for Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon…. Read more »
