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Gove says he is open to atheist-run free schools 29 Jul 2010
Atheists could set up their own schools in England under the government's education reforms, Education Secretary Michael Gove has said.
School buildings will still get cash, Gove promises 29 Jul 2010
Investment in school buildings in England will continue, despite the abolition of a major building scheme, the education secretary has stressed.
Number of UK children taken overseas by a parent rises 29 Jul 2010
The number of British children abducted by a parent and taken overseas has increased in the past year
Syria bans face veils at universities 20 Jul 2010
Female students wearing a full face veil will be barred from Syrian university campuses, the country's minister of higher education has said.
'Ample time' for Academies Bill, says Michael Gove 20 Jul 2010
The education secretary has rejected claims by Labour that the government is rushing legislation on major reforms to England's school system.
