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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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Government departments are unsure of the effect ID cards will have on foreign consuls, politics.co.uk can reveal today. Groups representing British citizens in trouble overseas are voicing concerns about the effects ID cards will have on the already stretched resources of Britain’s consular system. Consuls are funded through a levy placed on passport renewal fees…. Read more »
The government will apply for EU aid to meet the costs of cleaning up after the summer floods. Flood recovery minister John Healey confirmed today the government will apply to the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to meet the massive costs of the clear-up. The government had been criticised for not seeking aid sooner, with… Read more »
