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Humanists UK is celebrating the ten year anniversary of the first same-sex marriages in England and Wales. Whereas the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act received Royal Assent on 17 July 2013, it took some time to implement this change, so the Act only came into force the following year. The first same-sex marriages took place just after midnight… Read more »
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 »
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Gordon Brown may yet be appointed Labour leader unopposed, as his only challenger struggles to gain sufficient support to make it onto the ballot paper. As of Tuesday evening, the backbench MP John McDonnell had received just 27 nominations, leaving him 18 short of the necessary 45. With just 45 MPs left to nominate, Mr… Read more »
Employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants will now be liable for an unlimited fine or up to two years imprisonment, the Home Office announced today. Companies could also face a civil penalty if they are deemed negligent in carrying out checks on employees, meaning workers could be forced to produce a birth certificate or ID… Read more »
