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From today (30 June 2014) every employee will gain the right to request flexible working, giving a boost to workers and to business.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
New arrangements to attract and retain the best men and women for our Armed Forces by adapting service life to meet their modern needs and aspirations have today been announced in the Queen’s Speech.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Government’s response to the review of the impact and implementation of the European Working Time Directive on the NHS.
Current regulations are too rigid, reflect outdated notions of parenting and family responsibilities and restrict employers. Ministers want …
It's been 2 years since the government extended the right to apply for flexible working to all employees.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The Government has today announced more detail on its plans for a new system of flexible parental leave to help parents balance their work and family commitments.
A speech by Lord David Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.
Pilots are now being independently evaluated after testing civil and family hearings at different times.
Government proposes radical reforms for parental leave and flexible working.
A new paper by F.R. Stephenson, L.V. Morrison and C.Y. Hohenkerk, presents new determinations of Earth Rotation from 720 BC to AD 2015
More than 60 pledges to encourage flexible working in the teaching profession have been made following the first Flexible Working in Schools Summit
New steps to make military life more flexible in order to attract and retain the best talent will be heard in the House of Commons today.
David Cameron will travel to Madrid, Paris and Berlin this week to push for EU reform to make it more open, competitive and flexible.
Introduction Good afternoon. It’s a real pleasure to be here today to support Working Families and their annual awards. In the 30 years…
From 30 June all employees will have the statutory right to request flexible working.
Manufactured by Zimmer Biomet – do not use this device in the reverse configuration. (MDA/2017/023)
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Implementation of the Note S/2017/507: Working Methods
Thousands of individuals with mental health needs could be offered more flexible working under a new initiative launched today by Health Minister Lord Howe.
Speech by Peter Luff, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology.
Measures outlined in New Challenges, New Chances will give employers the power to support the design and delivery of new courses, helping create…
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