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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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Britain’s top universities could soon receive extra government funding, according to the Observer newspaper. According to the report, the prime minister wants to instil a “culture of charitable giving” among former students and wealthy investors by introducing a policy which would involve a government donation of £1 for every £2 donated up to a total… Read more »
Cabinet minister Peter Hain has urged City firms to donate the millions received from bonuses to charitable causes. Speaking to the Sunday Telegraph newspaper, the Welsh and Northern Ireland secretary said the huge amount paid out to City high-flyers in bonuses could divide society. “There’s a real problem of people on average incomes feeling there’s… Read more »
