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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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Hedge funds active in financial short-selling were investing MPs’ pensions, it was revealed today. With short-selling being blamed for the downfall of HBOS among other banks around the world through pushing down the share price and decimating confidence in a rocky sector, MPs was among the first to criticise the City. However, it now appears… Read more »
Gordon Brown has said he is confident the deal by Lloyds TSB to buy Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS) will go ahead. Speaking to Sky News, Mr Brown said that he had spoken to both parties and was unconcerned over suggestions that Lloyds would try and renegotiate the deal as HBOS shares fell almost 14… Read more »
