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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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UK nuclear tests conducted in the 1950s have left veterans and their children with a variety of congenital diseases, according to a backbench Tory MP. John Baron conducted an adjournment debate in the Commons yesterday afternoon, where he voiced concerns the government was “backsliding” on its commitment to investigate the issue. Those concerns have now… Read more »
Former home secretary David Blunkett and former chancellor Kenneth Clarke will face a committee of MPs today to discuss ‘good government’. The ex-ministers will face questions on ethical behaviour and centralisation of power. Mr Blunkett had to resign from government twice following accusations of misusing ministerial powers and failing to declare an interest. His first… Read more »
