It conforms to the emerging Qi industry standard, which should make the Lumia handset compatible with bases designed for other devices.

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The rights of parents to be provided with an education for their children which conforms with their "religious and philosophical convictions" could lead to disputes in areas such as sex education, suggested Ms Driver, "re-awakening the debate on Section 28".

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