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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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MPA considers joining Stonewall equality scheme

The Metropolitan Police Authority will on Thursday consider whether to join Stonewall’s Diversity Champion Scheme to support and promote sexual orientation diversity in the workplace. Possible membership is one of a number of issues under consideration as the MPA holds a diversity meeting with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community. Other key issues… Read more »

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Deadline for voter registration approaches

Voters need to register now or risk being unable to vote in the upcoming general election. If pundits are right and the general election is called for May 5, would-be-voters have only until March 11 to register their vote under electoral registration laws. In Northern Ireland the cut off date is March 10. In England,… Read more »