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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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By Alex Stevenson Britain is happy to be the United States’ “deputy sheriff” whenever needed, the Ministry of Defence’s senior civil servant has told a Washington audience. Permanent secretary Ursula Brennan underlined US-UK ties by pledging that Britain’s alliance with the US “remains our pre-eminent defence and security relationship”. Her comments came as the Iraq… Read more »
By Alex Stevenson Up to £500 million of NHS can be saved simply by changing basic buying habits, a spending watchdog has said. The National Audit Office’s (NAO) report, published today, has prompted ministers to consider launching a review helping hospitals get better value for money from procurement. It found that many NHS trusts are… Read more »
