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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 Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) is doing a worse job of compensating the victims of violent crime than it was almost a decade ago, according to the chairman of the influential Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Edward Leigh, chairman of the committee, said a large number of people who are injured by violent criminals are… Read more »
Barack Obama’s speech committing his administration to environmental regulation has been welcomed by figures within the UK government. Speaking in a recorded message at a climate change conference hosted by California state governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday, the president-elect pledged his White House would reverse the reluctant policies of current president George Bush on green issues…. Read more »
