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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 present system of party funding is unsustainable, a major review has warned. Sir Hayden Phillips, who was commissioned by the prime minister to examine party funding, warns the major political parties need to make “tough decisions” if they are to restore public confidence. His report Strengthening Democracy: Fair and Sustainable Funding of Political Parties… Read more »
The prime minister once again refused to say sorry for the violence and deaths in Iraq, warning the West never to apologise for its values. In an interview with Sky News, Tony Blair insisted the war in Iraq had been “worth it”. Removing Saddam Hussein from power was the right thing to do, he argued,… Read more »
