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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 Home Office has lost its appeal to have the murderer of headmaster Philip Lawrence deported back to his native Italy upon release. Learco Chindamo was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1996 for stabbing Philip Lawrence outside the school gates, as the headmaster attempted to break up a fight. Having served his minimum sentence, Chindamo… Read more »
Housing minister Yvette Cooper today announced a £500 million scheme designed to ensure housing requirements of families and first-time buyers are met. The new Housing and Planning Delivery Grant (HPDG) will reward councils which speed-up the delivery of affordable housing and maximise the land available for development. Councils which demonstrate they are assisting the government… Read more »
