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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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A suspected terrorist poison attack has been thwarted in London, according to The Financial Times. Authorities were alerted after Amersham Biosciences received an uncommonly large order for saponin, a very toxic chemical. A London-based firm reportedly made the order for 500kg of the chemical. The “Islamic community” reportedly funded the firm making the order, according… Read more »
Four people were killed and 20 injured Friday in a grenade attack on a shop in Baghdad. Religious extremists attacked the shop as it was reportedly selling alcohol on the Muslim day of rest during the holy month of Ramadan. Elsewhere, in Baghdad, the Sheraton and Palestine hotels and the Iraqi Oil Ministry were hit… Read more »
