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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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Mandelson eager to draw line under spat with Brown supporters

Britain’s new European Commissioner Peter Mandelson has called for a line to be drawn under the long running spat between himself and supporters of Gordon Brown. Allies of the Chancellor still felt disgruntled that he had vested his support in Tony Blair to lead the Labour Party, Mr Mandelson told BBC One’s Breakfast with Frost…. Read more »

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Blunkett unveils new anti-terror plans
Blunkett unveils new anti-terror plans

The Government is considering tough new anti-terrorism laws amid fears of an al Qaeda attack on Britain, Home Secretary David Blunkett has today announced. Mr Blunkett revealed that officials are looking at a range of tough new measures, which include plans for juryless anti-terror courts and allowing the use of evidence from phone taps in… Read more »