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Humanists UK is proud to announce the launch of the only UK-based dedicated helpline for so-called ‘apostates’ – people who leave high-control religions or cults. Reflecting a growing need in the UK, the move marks a significant expansion of Humanists UK’s long-standing ‘Faith to Faithless’ support programme. Recognising the highly specific and often harrowing issues… Read more »
Responding to recently announced proposals by the Department of Health and Social Care on provisional registration for overseas-qualified dentists, John Makin, head of the Dental Defence Union (DDU), said: “It’s important that the GDC makes the process of registration for colleagues who qualified overseas as smooth as possible while discharging its key duty, that of ensuring patient… Read more »
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Ruth Kelly today unveiled the government’s new transport strategy, designed to increase economic competitiveness without harming the environment. The transport secretary argued it is a “false choice” to assume policies can either be “poor and green” or “rich and dirty”. However, environmental campaigners warned the government risks pursuing a contradictory transport policy; undermining targets for… Read more »
The government has backed down on plans to demand surplus funds back from schools after it was criticised for “penalising” prudent head teachers. Schools minister Jim Knight told the Commons today schools that have already built up a surplus would not be required to hand funds back to central government. However, he warned head teachers… Read more »
