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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 Bob Diamond’s bank is set to reform its bonuses structure by introducing a new bond, according to a report. Cash bonuses which have attracted such criticism from politicians would be replaced with contingent convertible bonds (cocos), the Financial Times newspaper reported. These would be virtually worthless if the bank runs into trouble… Read more »
It’s taken five years, tens of thousands of media reports, several police investigations and a bucket-load of outrage, but Andy Coulson, David Cameron’s director of communications, has finally resigned. Here’s how a story that started with Prince William’s mobile phone ended with a major Downing Street resignation. By Ian Dunt August 8th, 2006: News of… Read more »
