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The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a general election to be held on 4 July. This is undoubtedly an important election for shooting and conservation. Shooting plays a key role in the economy and the conservation and management of the countryside, and any incoming government will have to be alert to the needs of… Read more »
The States Assembly of Jersey has voted to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people. In a landmark vote, Jersey’s politicians have voted in favour of compassion, autonomy, and the rights of people who are dying. Humanists UK and Channel Islands Humanists have welcomed the historic vote. A significant majority of 31 Assembly members vote… Read more »
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The archbishop of Canterbury has described the decisions that led to the invasion of Iraq in March 2003 as morally flawed. Rowan Williams said he could accept that the decision to go to war was made “in good faith” but said there were mistakes in going to war – and the continuation of these was… Read more »
The brightest children from every school in England could be given vouchers to spend on extra courses, under proposals being considered by ministers. The plans would see 800,000 children allocated credits to pay for evening or weekend classes run by universities, or even online courses run by US space agency Nasa. Under the gifted and… Read more »
