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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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Northern Ireland secretary Peter Hain has blamed “dissident republicans” for another spate of firebomb attacks in Belfast last night. He said the violence was an attempt to derail the St Andrews agreement, which last month set out a timetable for restoring power-sharing government in the province. “They will not be allowed to succeed. The whole… Read more »
Tony Blair has said the government “certainly don’t rule out an inquiry” into the Iraq war but stressed now was not the right time. MPs yesterday voted to reject a motion by the Scottish and Welsh nationalists to launch a select committee investigation into the government’s conduct in the war and its aftermath. In the… Read more »
