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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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The government has circulated a UN Security Council draft resolution urging all nations to ban incitement of terrorist acts. The draft resolution calls on world governments to “prohibit by law the incitement of a terrorist act or acts through the adoption of such measures as may be necessary and appropriate and in accordance with their… Read more »
Brussels officials want immigrants to swear an “oath of faithfulness” to the European Union, rather than a national figurehead, according to reports. This could mean immigrants to Britain would no longer pledge an oath of allegiance to the Queen. Franco Frattini, EU justice and security chief, said he hoped every immigrant would issue a loyalty… Read more »
