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The Flexible After Fifty report calls for greater flexible working support for people over age 50 to be more active in the workforce

A new report from the 50+ Choices Roundtable shows how businesses, older workers and the wider UK economy would all benefit from employers and government prioritising greater flexibility in the workplace. The Flexible After Fifty report, from the members of the 50+ Choices Roundtable, shows that nearly three quarters (72%) of over-50s are seeking flexible… Read more »

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MDU welcomes GMC apology over historic homophobic laws

Today the GMC has issued a formal apology for taking regulatory action against a number of doctors because they had convictions based on sexuality. The GMC has said it is ‘truly sorry’ for compounding the harm caused by homophobic laws and attitudes, that were in place into the 1980s and beyond. Reacting to the news, Dr Caroline… Read more »

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Hoon on holiday during Kelly funeral
Hoon on holiday during Kelly funeral

The MoD has confirmed that Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon is to miss the funeral of Iraqi weapons expert Dr David Kelly as he will be in America on holiday with his family. Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott will represent the Government at the funeral next Wednesday, the MoD confirmed. Dr David Kelly is at the… Read more »

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The Economist attacks Italian premier
The Economist attacks Italian premier

Finnivest, a holding company of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, said Saturday it was preparing to sue The Economist magazine after it raised questions over the premier’s involvement in a series of dodgy dealings. Finnivest said the weekly had mounted a “hostile campaign” to discredit the Italian government and damage the reputation of “one of… Read more »