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"The decision represents an important recognition that a lack of religious belief is in itself a thoughtful and seriously-held philosophical position" Immigration matters Historic moment as UK grants first atheist asylum decision An Afghan man is granted asylum in Britain on the basis of his atheism, in what is thought to be the first decision of its kind. Cutting immigration 'will harm deficit reduction' Cuts to immigration will increase Britain's debt-to-GDP ratio, the chairman of the Office for Budget Responsibility says Just two dozen Romanians estimated to have arrived in UK Predictions that millions of Romanian immigrants would flood into the UK when work restrictions were lifted have proved unfounded, with one estimate claiming that as few as two dozen have arrived. Gloom for Labour - and everyone else Labour lead shrinks to just three points as economic recovery builds The Tories are within reaching distance of Labour, according a new poll which will cause consternation among allies of Ed Miliband. Westminster's nadir: Belief in party leaders falls to historic low The combined satisfaction ratings of the three party leaders are lower than at any equivalent point before a general election, a devastating new poll finds In other news... Iain Duncan Smith labels gay MP a 'pantomime dame' Iain Duncan Smith today risked accusations of homophobia after calling a gay Labour MP a "pantomime dame". Khat ban: Ministers did not assess impact on rising crime Home Office minister Norman Baker insisted it was "too early" to judge the extent to which the khat ban will lead to rising crime. Doctors face sack for smoking in public Staff at Guy's and St Thomas' hospitals in London are among the first in the country to be told they must "cover up" their uniforms while smoking off-site or risk losing their jobs.	Advertise your job vacancies here First case of asylum granted in UK under Refugee Convention on basis of atheism The Home Office have reportedly for the first time granted an asylum application on the basis of atheism. There are important preconditions to introducing a Licence to Practise, says NASUWT “If the proposal for License to Practise signals a Labour commitment to restore QTS, then progress can be made." Association forecasts renewed optimism for construction “After 2015, without Help to Buy, there are strong concerns about whether house building will continue to improve." BSIA members to fly the flag for the Best of British security solutions at Intersec 2014 BSIA members to demonstrate their latest state-of-the-art security innovations to visitors at the forthcoming Intersec 2014 show in Dubai. Academies report is "another piece of disingenuous Department spin" NASUWT comments on report into the success of converter academies, published by DfE.

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