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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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The Palestinian Prime Minister has threatened to resign after two days in the job. A Palestinian source said Ahmed Qureia clashed with Palestinian Authority leader Yasser Arafat over security powers, a sticking point which prompted Qurie’s predecessor, Mahmoud Abbas, to resign as prime minister last month. Mr Arafat’s reluctance to yield power to Mr Qureia… Read more »
John Carr of the Internet Watch Foundation has issued a stark warning to parents to take more notice of their children’s internet activities following the jailing for a man described as the world’s most prolific internet paedophile. Kingston Crown Court jailed Douglas Lindsell today for five years after he pleaded guilty to the attempted abduction… Read more »
