Nuclear Weapons
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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Defence minister Lord Drayson has insisted that “no decisions have yet been taken” on the future of Britain’s nuclear deterrent system. He said a white paper would be published at the end of the year, assessing the risks, the threats, the costs of replacing the Trident missile system and other options. Facing the Commons defence… Read more »
Britain will be pushing for sanctions against North Korea following news that it has carried out a first test of nuclear weapons, the foreign secretary has said. Margaret Beckett described the test – which is in defiance of UN security council resolutions – as a “highly irresponsible and provocative act”. Members of the security council… Read more »
