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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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Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Quriea has said Israel’s unilateral peace plan is a recipe for disaster. Mr Quriea told Israel’s Maariv newspaper that under Ariel Sharon’s new “go-it-alone” plan: “The conflict would continue, fires would burn, terror would increase and no one would gain. It would be a bad mistake to force a settlement on… Read more »
Poland’s President Aleksander Kwasniewski has threatened to veto the proposed European Union constitution. Ahead of the start of EU summit in Brussels this weekend, Mr Kwasniewski said in Berlin yesterday he would not ratify the constitution if the east European country’s voting powers were weakened. The treaty requires unanimity. Under the new text, EU laws… Read more »