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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 government’s policy to release offenders early has failed to ease prison overcrowding, figures suggest. With prisons near capacity, the government announced in June that non-violent offenders could be released 18 days before the end of their sentence. Intended to release the pressure on the prison system, The Prince Reform Trust (PRT) concluded today that… Read more »
Jack McConnell has resigned as leader of the Scottish Labour party. The former first minister’s position has been questioned since the SNP’s election victory in May and the 47-year-old confirmed today he would stand down as leader of the party. Mr McConnell will now concentrate on an education project to help children in poor countries…. Read more »
