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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 Los Angeles Times says it has firm evidence that Iran is running a covert operation to build nuclear weapons. The paper said Iran was closer to acquiring weapons of mass destruction than Iraq ever was. Iran’s up front commercial nuclear energy program hid something more sinister, the Times implied. White House spokesman Scott McClellan… Read more »
Rail staff could soon be able to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour, the Government revealed today. Transport Minister Kim Howells unveiled plans to allow the British Transport Police to appoint members of staff operating on trains and in railway stations to deal with problems such as trespassing on lines, damaging rolling stock, and dropping litter…. Read more »
