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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 »
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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Police are set to investigate comments by Iris Robertson, a Northern Irish DUP MP, after she called homosexuality an “abomination”. John O’Doherty of the South Belfast district policing partnership says he has complained to the police over the comments. “People like Mrs Robinson need to learn that their comments have consequences,” he said. Mrs Robinson… Read more »
The government is being taken to court over its refusal to conduct a referendum on the new EU treaty. Spread betting millionaire Stuart Wheeler will be in the high court later challenging the government’s position. He says the public had a “legitimate expectation” of a referendum after Tony Blair promised one on the now defunct… Read more »
