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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 Emmeline Saunders The chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) denied being ruling over a ‘climate of fear’ while being questioned by a Commons committee today on the resignation of four former commissioners. Trevor Phillips, who has proved a controversial figure since he took up the chair, faced criticism from former commissioners… Read more »
Every so often leaders turn on the ‘personal touch’ to get them out of trouble. For Gordon Brown, a man who’s prepared to whip out his moral compass at a moment’s notice, there was only one response to his misspelling clanger. By Alex Stevenson It was a cold, grey autumn morning in Downing Street, perfectly… Read more »