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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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Ruth Kelly today unveiled the government’s new transport strategy, designed to increase economic competitiveness without harming the environment. The transport secretary argued it is a “false choice” to assume policies can either be “poor and green” or “rich and dirty”. However, environmental campaigners warned the government risks pursuing a contradictory transport policy; undermining targets for… Read more »
The government has backed down on plans to demand surplus funds back from schools after it was criticised for “penalising” prudent head teachers. Schools minister Jim Knight told the Commons today schools that have already built up a surplus would not be required to hand funds back to central government. However, he warned head teachers… Read more »
