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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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By Blaine Williams A 10-year NHS constitution, which sets out what patients can expect from the NHS, has been signed by Gordon Brown and Alan Johnson today. The document outlines patients rights like access to approved drugs, information about treatment in advance and a service based on need rather than ability to pay. Mr Brown… Read more »
By Laura Miller Hamas must be part of talks to secure peace in the Middle East, former PM Tony Blair said today. Speaking in his role as Middle East peace envoy Blair told reporters in Abu Dhabi: “We all want Palestinian unity, including with Hamas, but it has to be on the right terms. It… Read more »
