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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 politics.co.uk staff Disgraced ex-Labour MP Phil Woolas is attempting to seek a judicial review overturning his three-year ban from politics at the high court today. It follows a ruling from a specially convened election court in his Oldham East and Saddleworth seat that he knowingly misrepresented the position of his Liberal Democrat challenger, Elwyn… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff Fears of another sovereign debt crisis among eurozone members are thought to be weakening Ireland’s resolve to resist a bailout. Yesterday the Irish government insisted it did not need assistance from the EU, because its debts are covered until next summer. Concerns about the future of the single currency are set to… Read more »