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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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The Conservative party has hit back at Labour attempts to launch a probe into George Osborne’s relations with Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska. Gordon Brown called for a probe into the affair during today’s prime minister’s question time. “This is a very, very serious matter indeed and I hope it’s investigated by the relevant authorities,” Mr… Read more »
Bank of England governor Mervyn King praised the government for its “radical” steps to save Britain’s banking system, but in a speech last night warned that recession is now “likely”. Mr King was fully behind Gordon Brown and Alistair Darling’s actions as he assessed their response to the liquidity crisis in an address to business… Read more »