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Wales Humanists launches report on 100 years of disestablishment
Humanists UK backs first reading of disestablishment Bill

The Disestablishment of the Church of England Bill had its first reading in the UK Parliament today. The Bill would disestablish the Church of England and remove the automatic right of bishops to sit in the House of Lords. Humanists UK, which campaigns for a secular state, welcomed the introduction of the Bill. The Bill,… Read more »

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Lord Myners denies he knew how much Sir Fred Goodwin would receive
Bristling Myners unrelenting on Goodwin

By Alex Stevenson Lord Myners has laid the groundwork for the next stage of his fight with the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) board and Sir Fred Goodwin. In a letter dated on Monday and written to the Commons’ Treasury committee chairman John McFall, the City minister continues his claim he was not informed about… Read more »

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Overworked: TUC call for end to unpaid overtime
Unpaid work still too high

By politics.co.uk staff British workers are putting in more than seven hours unpaid overtime a week, according to a new report. The TUC said that despite a campaign to end the long hours culture, around five million workers are doing an average of five hours six minutes unpaid work per week. They’ve dubbed today Work… Read more »