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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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Royal Mail fury at stamp price cap

The Royal Mail has reacted with fury to suggestions from the industry regulator that the price of first-class stamps should be capped. In its latest recommendations Postcomm revealed that the postal service wanted to raise the price of a first-class stamp by 60 per cent but has said it is determined to limit any cost… Read more »

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EC to investigate Tote sale

The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into the Government’s plans to sell the Tote to a racing industry consortium. The commission suggests that the sale may involve “substantial state aid” and “has doubts whether the aid favouring racing and betting activities is necessary and proportionate”. But Lord Lipsey, chairman of the Shadow Racing… Read more »