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 »
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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The government is planning to hold ‘Britain Day’ on the August bank holiday, it has been revealed. In a speech this evening to thinktank Progress, Liam Byrne, immigration minister, will say the weekend could include a speech by the Queen, street parties, charity events and posters of famous Britons. He will also make a unique… Read more »
Former home secretary David Blunkett has described Labour as being at “rock bottom” in a radio interview. Speaking about the government’s plans for 42-day pre-charge detention for terrorist suspects, Mr Blunkett said even a Commons defeat on the issue would not overly affect Gordon Brown because he had already fallen as far as he could…. Read more »
