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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 former lord chancellor has added his concerns to the body of opinion doubting the government’s plans to extend the length of time terror suspects can be held without charge. Lord Falconer said the government had failed to make the case for extending pre-charge detention and increasing the present 28-day limit would only be justifiable… Read more »
British politicians have attacked Russia’s order to the British Council to close down all operations outside of Moscow in the new year. The Russian government has told the non-governmental organisation to close its offices in St Petersburg and Yekaterinburg from next year. The latest move marks a continued decline in relations between Russia and the… Read more »