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DDU disappointed GDC has decided not to retain in person hearings

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is disappointed that the GDC has decided to hold hearings remotely by default from next year. During the consultation on the issue, the DDU made strong representations to the GDC to explain that such a move could disadvantage certain dental professionals undergoing a fitness to practise investigation. The GDC’s consultation outcome however states… Read more »

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Wales Humanists launches report on 100 years of disestablishment
No 10 confirms to Humanists UK there will be no blasphemy law

Humanists UK has received reassurances from the UK Government that it has no plans to reintroduce laws criminalising blasphemy or restrict freedom of expression around religion. This follows on from a question at Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) that urged the Prime Minister to introduce a new blasphemy law in the mould of one suggested by Russia, China, and… Read more »

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Archbishop of York: The state 'has responsibilities too'
The Church of England vs the spending review

By Ian Dunt The Archbishop of York has launched a blistering attack on the spending review, saying it “squashes aspiration”. Dr John Sentamu said volunteering played an important role in British life but that public services deserved reliable funding. “A man asked me recently: ‘What do you think of the ‘big society’?’ So I told… Read more »

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Parents applying for Catholic schools should be married, the influential priest said
Children of married couples ‘should be given school priority’

By Ian Dunt Children of married couples should be given priority for places at Catholic faith schools, a leading religious figure has suggested. Ashley Beck, dean of studies for the Archdiocese of Southwark told Catholic newspaper the Tablet that unmarried couples could not possibly claim to be living in accordance with Catholic teaching. “If a… Read more »