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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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Missed appointments cost NHS £180 million

Over £180 million of NHS money is being wasted every year as a result of patients missing GP appointments. A survey published today reveals that 10 million GP appointments a year are being missed. Patients who fail to turn up for an appointment are leaving surgeries with no time to fill the vacant slot, and… Read more »

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Unions demand action to end Muslim poverty

The Trades Union Congress is calling for more government aid to end the cycle of poverty, poor jobs and health among Pakistanis and Bangladeshi Muslims. TUC general secretary Brendan Barber is set to visit an East London Mosque to launch a new awareness campaign to boost social inclusion. In attendance will be representatives from the… Read more »