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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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Let me start by congratulating the proposer and seconder of the Loyal Address. The Rt Hon Member for Coatbridge gave a moving speech about his constituency and about his family. With his excellent work on disability and on international development he is admired on all sides of the House. Now I’ve done my homework. I… Read more »
Gordon Brown has promised “action to help struggling homeowners”, in the debate after the Queen’s Speech. “Hardworking households that experience a redundancy or significant loss of income as a result of the downturn will be able to defer a proportion of their interest payments for up to two years while they get their family finances… Read more »
