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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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Police officers in England and Wales could face random drug tests, according to reports. Ministers booted the idea into touch last year but Hazel Blears, Home Office minister, has re-floated the controversial proposal again. She will ask the Police Advisory Board to revisit the issue at the end of October following requests by the Superintendents… Read more »
Royal & Sun Alliance announced a major shake-up today, causing its share price to plummet by the close of trading. The insurer has offered current investors half-price shares in a rights issue that it hopes will raise £960m. And as a further measure to balance its books RSA has announced that 1,000 jobs will be… Read more »
