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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 »
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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The Mayor of London has confirmed that the congestion charge will be suspended between Christmas and New Year. Drivers will not have to pay the £5 charge from December 25th to January 3rd. Announcing the decision, which follows public consultation, Ken Livingstone, said: “The suspension of the congestion charge, coupled with the post-Christmas sales, will… Read more »
The Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport has unveiled the Government’s much trailed Gambling Bill. The update of the country’s 40 year old gambling laws could open the door for Las Vegas style casinos with million pound jackpots in the UK. However, the Government insists that the liberalisation is accompanied by measures designed… Read more »
