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The UK Government must carry out long overdue reform of the teaching of Religious Education (RE) in England to meet the needs of modern society, says Humanists UK in response to another Ofsted review. In its deep-dive report into RE – Deep and meaningful? – Ofsted found that the current curriculum often lacks ‘sufficient substance to… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has successfully supported a GP member with a series of investigations that followed a patient death. The GP was eventually exonerated, but not before responding to a complaint, claim, NHS England investigation and GMC investigation over a five-year period. The MDU is encouraging healthcare professionals to get support from colleagues… Read more »
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The Ministry of Defence has been urged to abandon its Nimrod MRA4 aircraft programme by a committee of MPs. The Commons defence committee’s report recommends the MoD should “cut its losses” and recognise fresh budget and delivery concerns. The project, which will deliver maritime patrol aircraft to replace the Nimrod MR2 at RAF Kinloss, is… Read more »
The government should have waited before deciding to cut funding for those studying for a second degree, MPs believe. A report from the Commons’ innovation, universities, science and skills committee out today says the forthcoming review of tuition fees due next year would have been the best time to make the change. As it stands… Read more »
