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New deer management orders could contravene human rights according to Scotland’s largest shooting organisation

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 »

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Scottish Assisted Dying Bill Published – Humanists UK Comment

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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UK economy receives mixed report
UK economy receives mixed report

Two reports out today present conflicting predictions for the outlook of the UK economy. Research by the Confederation of Business Industry (CBI) highlighted falling business confidence in the UK, though other research indicates that employers are creating more than 400,000 new jobs across the UK. The CBI survey of business confidence has found that firms… Read more »

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Sexual health crisis warning
Sexual health crisis warning

The Family Planning Association (FPA) has warned of a growing crisis in sexual health because of widespread ignorance of sexually transmitted diseases. The association reports that despite public heath campaigns, people are not using condoms, and is calling for a national screening programme for chlamydia, the most commonly diagnosed STD. Over 81,000 cases were diagnosed… Read more »