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Rally outside Parliament as MPs to debate assisted dying

Humanists UK and My Death, My Decision (MDMD) will be holding a rally on Parliament Square on 29 April at 15:30 to show their support for assisted dying legislation for the terminally ill and the incurably suffering. On Monday the House of Commons will be holding a Westminster Hall debate on assisted dying after an… Read more »

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Defra to review GL45 in light of reduction of AI risk

BASC has welcomed Defra’s announcement that the new General Licence (GL45), which governs the release of pheasants and red-legged partridges on and around certain Special Protection Areas (SPAs), is currently being reviewed. The current licence conditions are based on a medium level of risk of the occurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild… Read more »

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24-hour hip replacements piloted
24-hour hip replacements piloted

A new technique is being used to cut the recovery time for hip replacement operations. The procedure involves two small incisions, rather than a traditional 30cm cut. It also allows for muscle to be moved aside during the operation, rather than having it cut away. Patients that have had the operation report that they can… Read more »

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Iraq WMD report expected to 'embarrass' Bush
Iraq WMD report expected to ’embarrass’ Bush

The man appointed by US President George W Bush to locate Iraq’s alleged weapons of mass destruction is due to report on his finding to Congress later today. Former United Nations weapons inspector David Kay’s is expected to state that he has failed to locate any firm evidence of banned weapons in Iraq. Experts now… Read more »