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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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Dunwoody fights for job

Labour rebel Gwyneth Dunwoody is fighting to remain chair of the Transport Select Committee – despite a rule that bans MPs from serving more than two terms as chair. The respected and famously off-message MP believes she should be able to continue as chair of the committee because it was a sub-committee during the first… Read more »

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Parliament set for Olympic debate

The second day of the summer Parliamentary session is set to host a debate on the London 2012 bid. Called by bid enthusiast Liberal Democrat Simon Hughes, it aims to showcase support for the bid across all parties. Mr Hughes said: “I am delighted that the Speaker has responded to my request for an early… Read more »