UK Government to Remove Cap on Faith-Based School Admissions

The decision aims to increase school places and allow full religious selection, sparking debate over potential segregation and discrimination.

The UK government announces plans to lift the 50% cap on faith-based admissions in free schools, enabling full religious selection.
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan cites the move as a support for faith groups, which run some of the nation's top schools.
Critics argue the change could increase religious and racial segregation and disadvantage non-religious and minority faith families.
The proposal includes creating faith-based academies for children with special educational needs, previously not possible under existing rules.
Opposition from education unions and secular organizations highlights concerns over increased discrimination and division.