Amount: 152 Page:  [1] 2 3 4 5 » Display:  51020 Put voters in charge of MPs [18-01-2012] In a few days we have a chance to persuade MPs to back a new law that would give voters the power to sack MPs who don't do their job properly. If the vote goes the right way, MPs who scrounge thousands on expenses or break their promises can be made to face a new election and answer to voters. » Council's social care cuts are unlawful, high court rules [11-11-2011] Two severely disabled adults have won a "landmark" high court battle over cost cutting by their local authority. A judge has ruled that Isle of Wight council's plans to reduce its adult social care budget are unlawful. » Merged user-led disability charity 'to have more clout' [09-11-2011] A new super-charity led by disabled people will have more influence on policy and greater fundraising clout than its three predecessor organisations put together. » Poland's first transsexual and gay MPs take seats in parliament [08-11-2011] Anna Grodzka and Robert Biedron elected as part of progressive Palikot's Movement party which is now third largest in country. A transsexual woman and a gay man have taken their seats in Poland's newly-elected parliament – historic firsts reflecting profound social changes in the traditionally Roman Catholic country. » Cutting Women Out [31-10-2011] Fawcett's campaign to protect and progress women's rights during austere times Women in UK today face entrenched economic inequality, where women are both poorer on average than men and face particular barriers to achieving economic independence. » Women in England and Wales Continue to Postpone Childbearing [26-10-2011] Women in England and Wales are continuing to postpone childbearing to later ages, according to statistics released by the Office for National Statistics. » Commission comment on PM's call for more women directors [20-09-2011] In response to the Prime Minister's call for more women to sit on the boards of Britain's biggest companies, a spokesperson for the Equality and Human Rights Commission said: » Action needed to stem rise in long-term unemployment [29-08-2011] The number of people unemployed for more than a year has risen to the highest number since 1997, according to analysis of the latest government data by thinktank IPPR. Latest figures show that there are now 850,000 people who have been unemployed for more than 12 months up 20,000. » Employers Guide on Age & Employment [15-08-2011] The Pan European Older People's Learning and Employment network, (PEOPLE) has recently released a new Best Practice Employers Guide, focusing on Age & Employment. The first in a series of publications, the informative guide advises employers on how best to deal with older workers when it comes to both redundancy and employment. » New Private Members’ Bill ensures ‘portability’ of social care [28-06-2011] A Bill to secure continuity of care and support for disabled people who relocate to another local authority is introduced today in the House of Lords. »