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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 »
Following the chancellor Rishi Sunak delivering the spring financial statement, he faced questions from MPs across the House. A notable question came from SNP MP David Linden, who explained that the fuel levy cut and energy efficiency for homes tax cut will not help his constituents of which “60% don’t have cars and many don’t… Read more »
Following the chancellor Rishi Sunak’s spring financial statement to the House of Commons, shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves criticised Sunak, calling him “Ted Heath with an Instagram account”. Reeves spoke of the missed opportunities by the chancellor, including putting a windfall tax on oil and gas producers. The shadow chancellor told the House that while “people… Read more »
