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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Outspoken British MP George Galloway arrived in Tehran this week to participate in celebrations marking the first year of broadcasting for Iran’s international news channel, PressTV. ‘Gorgeous George’ presents two shows on the English language channel Comment and The Real Deal and each enjoy repeated re-broadcasts after first going out live from PressTV’s London studios…. Read more »
The government has managed to head off a Labour rebellion over the 10p tax rate but only after promises from chancellor Alistair Darling to return to the issue. Labour rebels were pressuring the Treasury to do something for the estimated £1.1 million people were have not yet been fully compensated. They say the £2.7 billion… Read more »
