The Health and Social Care Committee’s report on assisted dying has been published today. Humanists UK has welcomed the evidence-based nature of the report, but expressed disappointment that the committee missed the opportunity to draw firm conclusions or recommend specific changes to the law. Although the report does not make any recommendations for or against legislative… Read more »
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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A Conservative government would take drastic action against disruptive pupils, according to party leader Michael Howard. Launching the party’s school discipline policy, Mr Howard promised that he would give head teachers control over the expulsion of troublesome pupils and create special ‘Turnaround Schools’ for excluded pupils – with a return to mainstream education only possible… Read more »
2005 will be the last year for star ratings of NHS services, if a plan by the Healthcare Commission is approved. The Healthcare Commission is an independent inspectorate body responsible for health services in England and Wales and provides an annual rating of all public sector health care services. Doctors’ groups have welcomed the announcement… Read more »
