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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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The private details of 100,000 armed forced personnel has gone missing, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has admitted. EDS, the MoD’s main IT contractor had been in charge of the information at the time it went missing. “Once again, the loss of so much confidential information shows the reckless approach this government takes with our… Read more »
The government has pledged to review current legislation barring Gurkhas who retired before 1997 from living in the UK after a high court ruling earlier today. Gurkha soldiers received a massive boost in their campaign to remain in Britain after the court ruled the government’s stance was unlawful. A two-year campaign launched by the Nepalese… Read more »