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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has written to the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lorna Slater, ahead of a major consultation into deer management changes in Scotland. The consultation which closes on Friday 29 March, raises six key themes around deer management changes. BASC has serious concerns regarding many… Read more »
The Assisted Dying Bill Scotland has been published today. Humanists UK welcomes the bill and hopes it passes the next stage, but urges politicians not to ignore people like Tony Nicklinson, who would not be eligible for the proposed law. Currently, the Bill is limited to only people who are terminally ill, which has a legal… Read more »
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A new drug that may offer hope to people with drug-resistant HIV has been launched in the UK today. The drug Fuzeon has been developed by Roche and is meant for patients who have stopped responding to existing treatments. The first new class of HIV drugs for seven years works in a different way to… Read more »
Bosses at National Air Traffic Services (Nats) have reaped substantial bonuses, despite losses of almost £110m witnessed during the past two years. In its annual report, Nats said it was working hard to end the financial haemorrhaging losses. This is its second loss since part-privatisation. Chief executive Richard Everitt received a bonus of £54,000, bringing… Read more »