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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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By Alex Stevenson Bingo-lovers defied police in Westminster today to protest against the decline of bingo halls. As a heatwave descended on the capital around 200 protestors gathered opposite parliament to show their frustration at the governments’ tax changes which they blame for the decline. In this year’s Budget the government removed value-added tax from… Read more »
By Liz Stephens The Met Office has raised its heatwave plan to level three for London and south-east England, as the mercury is expected to hit 32C later today. The rise led to calls from the TUC for companies to relax dress policies and allow male staff to wear shorts during the hot weather to… Read more »
