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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 UK economy is “worryingly reminiscent of the 1970s” the Liberal Democrats have said. The comments come as consumer inflation hits its fastest rate since tests began in 1997. The consumer price index was up three per cent in May to 3.3 per cent from the previous month and the retail price index rose to… Read more »
Labour’s plans to curb election spending in the wake of the cash-for-peerages scandal have met outright resistance from opposition parties and electoral reform groups. In a daring and angry critique, the Conservatives claim the plans are just a way of consolidating Labour’s vote at the next election. Jack Straw, the justice secretary, has proposed a… Read more »
