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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 The Liberal Democrats have secured strong positions on each of the Cabinet’s nine committees, as the coalition government looks to enmesh the two parties closer together. Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg will chair the Cabinet’s home affairs committee, handing him influence on key issues from the NHS and schools to law and… Read more »
By Alex Stevenson Labour leadership contenders Ed Balls and Ed Miliband have spoken out against the Iraq war, but only one of them has defended the conflict outright. Mr Miliband, who also faces challenges from his brother David Miliband and Andy Burnham, said the conflict had led to a “catastrophic loss of trust” for his… Read more »
