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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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Tories regret electing Duncan Smith
Tories regret electing Duncan Smith

A new survey has found that over half of Conservative members now believe their party made a mistake in electing Iain Duncan Smith as leader two years ago. The YouGov survey for The Telegraph found 53 per cent of Conservative members regretted the decision. Nine out ten said Duncan Smith’s helmsmanship has been “adequate” at… Read more »

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"Quiet man" to confront Tory rebels
“Quiet man” to confront Tory rebels

The “quiet man” will address the Tories’ annual conference in Blackpool today in what is billed as a make or break confrontation with party rebels. Iain Duncan Smith yesterday insisted he would not give up his leadership without a fight. The burning question at the conference this week has been whether Mr Duncan Smith is… Read more »