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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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There should be compulsory contributions for pensions and a substantial rise in the basic state pension, an employers’ group has said. The Engineering Employers Federation (EEF) made the call for a radical overhaul of the pensions system in a submission to the government’s commission on the future of pensions. The “three-pillar” plan would involve: an… Read more »
Former master of the rolls, Lord Donaldson, has died unexpectedly aged 84 at his home in Lymington, Hampshire. Between 1982 and 1992 he was the third most senior judge in England and Wales, guiding through a number of court reforms. Lord Donaldson, known for his approachable demeanour, came to prominence presiding over the 1976 trial… Read more »
