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Rally outside Parliament as MPs to debate assisted dying

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 »

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Defra to review GL45 in light of reduction of AI risk

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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John McCain is hoping for an upset in the polls
US candidates reach endgame

Both US presidential candidates are making their final pitches to the American electorate as the campaign reaches its endgame. Republican John McCain is due to address supporters at seven states on Monday, including Florida and his home state of Arizona. His Democratic rival Barack Obama meanwhile is due to travel to Florida, North Carolina and… Read more »

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Terminal 5 chaos 'avoidable'
Terminal 5 chaos ‘avoidable’

Better preparation could have prevented the problems at Heathrow Terminal Five’s opening last spring, concludes a Transport Select Committee report. Insufficient communication between the owner of the new terminal, BAA, and its operator, British Airways, could have greatly reduced major complications with the baggage system and security searches according to a report published today by… Read more »