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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 Alex Stevenson Legislation imposing an external watchdog on MPs’ expenses completed its rushed journey through parliament yesterday. The Parliamentary Standards Act received royal assent hours before the long summer recess began. It includes provisions for the creation of an Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority and makes it a criminal offence to submit a false expenses… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff Peter Mandelson’s far-reaching influence across Whitehall is reflected by his dominance of Cabinet committees, prompting opposition condemnation. The unelected first secretary of state, lord president of the council and business and enterprise sits on twice as many Cabinet committees as John Prescott did when he was deputy prime minister. In total Lord… Read more »
