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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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Purnell denies Olympics faces financial blackhole
Govt pledges ‘no more lottery funding for the Olympics’

The government pledged yesterday that no more funding will be diverted from good causes to the 2012 Olympics. The commitment was made by culture, media and sport secretary James Purnell as MPs voted to transfer £1.1 billion from the National Lottery to the London Olympic project. This funding includes the £410 million of Lottery money… Read more »

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Gordon Brown hopes Beckham's fame could win World Cup
Brown backs Beckham as World Cup ambassador

Gordon Brown visited David Beckham’s football academy yesterday as the international footballer indicated he would like to front England’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup. The prime minister, who has said he would like England to host the 2018 tournament, said Mr Beckham’s celebratory could help England clinch the bid. “David Beckham is known… Read more »