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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 politics.co.uk staff The leader of Manchester City Council has stepped down temporarily today after being cautioned for assault. Sir Richard Leese, leader of the Labour council was arrested at his home in Crumpsall in the city on Monday after an allegation of assault, believed to have been made by his teenage step-daughter. After spending… Read more »
Candidates from the main parties give their take on the problems faced by Luton South – and why they should be the expenses-ravaged constituency’s next MP. – – – – – Labour’s Gavin Shuker is defending disgraced MP Margaret Moran’s 14.7% notional majority. Here he talks about the impact of the expenses scandal, local issues… Read more »
