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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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Labour’s national executive committee (NEC) has delayed disciplining Clare Short ahead of next week’s party conference. The party avoided confrontation with the former cabinet minister after taking into account a report by chief whip Jacqui Smith. Last week, Ms Short said she was “profoundly ashamed of the government”, adding that she would campaign for a… Read more »
The sports minister has demanded the BBC hand over evidence from a programme about illegal payments – or “bungs” – in football. Richard Caborn said the Football Association and Premier League would need the evidence to continue their inquiry, which is being led by Lord Stevens, a former Metropolitan Police commissioner. He said the Panorama… Read more »
