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Why assisted dying Bill vote is too close to call - and which MPs are voting for and against?

A free vote on whether assisted dying has been labelled as an opportunity to ‘correct injustice and reduce human suffering’ by the MP behind the bill

Evening Standard

Assisted dying bill: Kim Leadbeater says chance to 'correct injustice' ahead of debate and knife-edge vote

Five hours have been set aside for MPs to air their views before a potential vote on the Bill.

Evening Standard

Assisted dying can correct injustice says Leadbeater, as opponents warn of risks

Five hours have been set aside for MPs to air their views before a potential vote on the Bill.

The Independent UK

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Assisted dying can correct injustice says MP behind bill, as opponents warn of risks

Five hours have been set aside for MPs to air their views before a potential vote on the Bill

Evening Standard

MPs need assurance assisted dying Bill compatible with human rights – regulator

The Equality and Human Rights Commission said Parliament needs adequate time to scrutinise the proposed legislation.

Evening Standard

Welsh Rugby Union signs legal agreement with EHRC to ‘tackle workplace culture’

The crisis-hit Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has signed a legal agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) in a bid to tackle a “toxic” workplace culture.

The Independent UK

GMB staff and members to complain to equalities watchdog over institutional sexism

Group to say GMB is breaching Equality Act duties by failing to properly investigate sexual harassment and bullying claims

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UK equality watchdog chair at centre of staff complaints to be given new term

Decision to reappoint Kishwer Falkner angers some staff at Equality and Human Rights Commission

The Guardian - UK

Moderation out and madness to the fore in the Tories’ Birmingham echo chamber

With the leadership contenders vying to out-crazy each other, it was Boris – well it would be, wouldn’t it – who outdid them all

The Guardian - UK

Pontins' 'later than expected' apology welcomed three years after racism row

A LEADING charity has described Pontins’ apology to Irish Travellers over discrimination as “later than expected” but “encouraging” ...

The National (Scotland)

Pontins says sorry to Gypsy and Traveller communities over discrimination

EHRC investigation found 11 unlawful acts aimed at barring Irish Travellers from Pontins’ holiday parks

The Guardian - UK

Governments’ anti-immigration rhetoric fuelled the rise of the far right

Letters: Both Conservatives and Labour systematically created a hostile environment, writes Neil MacMaster. Also letters from Jabeer Butt, Paddy Eckersley and Margot Crookshank

The Guardian - UK

UK watchdog urges ministers to address inequalities faced by Black and Asian people

A cross-party government group criticised the EHRC back in 2020 for failing to protect Black people

The Independent UK

Face of British army recruitment drive wins payout for racist and sexist abuse

Kerry-Ann Knight hoped to pave way for Black women but was instead subjected to 12 years of abuse

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Tories will allow bars on trans women, says Kemi Badenoch

Conservatives would change law so trans people could be excluded from single-sex spaces, if party wins election

The Guardian - UK

I did ‘fit for work’ tests for the DWP. Here’s what I found

Letters: Dr Giles Youngs says it was hard to assess claimants’ fitness for work, especially when it came to their mental health. Plus a letter from Ian Henderson

The National (Scotland)

Equality regulator investigating DWP over treatment of disabled benefits claimants

THE Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is being investigated by the equality regulator over suspicions that its treatment of disabled benefits…

The Independent UK

DWP under investigation over disability benefit assessments after claimant deaths

Possible sanctions include an unlimited fine if ministers are found to have broken the law

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The Guardian - UK

Inquiry to begin into DWP’s treatment of ill and disabled people on benefits

Some eligibility decisions have been linked to deaths of vulnerable claimants, and EHRC will examine if ministers acted unlawfully

The Guardian - UK

Leisure centres scrap biometric systems to keep tabs on staff amid UK data watchdog clampdown

Firms such as Serco and Virgin Active pull facial recognition and fingerprint scan systems used to monitor staff attendance

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s about an attitude change’: Guardian readers on menopause support needed at work

From a better understanding of menopause to flexible working, women share the measures that would really help

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on new menopause guidance: educate bosses, but face up to wider ageism as well

Advice to employers must be followed by a conversation about lack of access to HRT and deep-seated sexism

The Guardian - UK

Tell us: what’s your experience of dealing with perimenopause at work?

We’re keen to hear from women in the UK about how they were supported during perimenopause by their employer and how they experienced their workplace

Woman & Home

Employers will be legally required to make 'reasonable adjustments' for people facing menopause

New menopause legislation has been put into place by the ECHR which will protect employees and force employers to make adjustments

The Guardian - UK

Employers must make ‘reasonable adjustments’ for women going through menopause

EHRC says employers have ‘responsibility to protect staff going through menopause’ as two-thirds of women with symptoms acknowledge negative impact

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