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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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MPs have voiced concern at the way the Post Office is financed
MPs critical of Post Office financing

MPs have claimed there is little transparency about the way the Post Office is financed by taxpayers’ money. The business and enterprise committee today published a report also warning that the independent review of the mail services and Postcomm must take full account of the effects of any reforms of mail services on the post… Read more »

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Livingstone, Johnson and Paddick seek the London mayoralty
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The Conservatives were the big winners across England and Wales in May 1st's local elections.