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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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Foreign secretary William Hague is chairing a session of the United Nations security council session on Sudan. Here’s his opening speech in full: “It is an honour to chair the Security Council for the first time, for what is the most important event of the United Kingdom’s Presidency this month. “This is a defining moment… Read more »
By Peter Wozniak The UK will halve the fatalities from malaria in the next five years in at least ten African countries, Nick Clegg will announce at a fringe meeting at the UN today. The deputy prime minister will announce the policy as part of his appearance at the UN Millennium Development Goals summit, for… Read more »
