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Wales Humanists launches report on 100 years of disestablishment
Humanists UK comment on assisted dying report – positive but a missed opportunity

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 »

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The Flexible After Fifty report calls for greater flexible working support for people over age 50 to be more active in the workforce

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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Environment spokesmen duked it out in London today
Sketch: Green government and melting Brown

politics.co.uk went to see the main parties’ environment spokesmen, and the Greens’ man, argue it out in London. By Sam Dale After one debate Britain moved from two party politics to three; the Greens will have hoped that a non-TV debate in Westminster this morning will put them into the Big Four, like football teams… Read more »

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Labour candidate claims Jesus would approve of policies
Eastleigh: ‘Jesus would approve of Labour’

By Stephen Slominski Labour party candidate Leo Barraclough has told voters in Eastleigh that his party’s policies would be approved of by Jesus Christ. While speaking at a hustings organised by St Thomas Church, Mr Barraclough told the congregation: “It’s always been important to me that my Christian values also tallied with my values in… Read more »