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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 today pledged to spend £140 million encouraging cycling among children and adults. The funding will be used to teach more children how to cycle safely as well as connecting schools to the National Cycle Network. Cycling initiatives will be extended across the country to promote greater take-up of the low carbon transport option…. Read more »
Alistair Darling has outlined to MPs how the government plans to “save” Northern Rock. The chancellor will announce the sale of state-backed bonds in a bid to attract private investors. The £25 billion loan from the Bank of England will be converted into bonds guaranteed by the government, to then be sold on to private… Read more »
