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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 »
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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Brendan Barber, general secretary of the TUC, played down press speculation that unions are heading for a clash with Gordon Brown by warmly welcoming the new prime minister to this year’s gathering of the trade unions. He said delegates would welcome Gordon Brown as an “old friend and a good friend”, acknowledging it is never… Read more »
The government is considering giving pregnant women a one-off cash payment in the hope it will help them maintain a healthy lifestyle. A Health in Pregnancy Grant of £200 would be given to women in their seventh month of pregnancy, alongside advice on how to maintain a balanced diet or give up smoking or drinking…. Read more »