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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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Labour MP Gwyneth Dunwoody, the longest-serving female member of parliament, has died after a brief illness at the age of 77. Her son confirmed that the MP for Crewe and Nantwich since 1974 had been ill for the past few weeks. Prime minister and Labour leader Gordon Brown described Ms Dunwoody as “politics at its… Read more »
London mayor Ken Livingstone arrived 30 minutes late for a BBC radio debate today, claiming he had needed to spend more time with his children. Originally aides for Mr Livingstone claimed the mayor was running late for the Asian Network debate because he had been held up on the London Underground. However, his Conservative rival… Read more »
