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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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The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has bowed to political pressure and pledged not to start repossessions until borrowers are six months behind on their mortgages. The lender – which also includes NatWest and covers seven per cent of UK mortgage market – moved after the government took a 58 per cent stake in the… Read more »
The arrest of shadow immigration minister Damian Green could lead to Conservative MPs walking out of Wednesday’s state opening of parliament. Many are angry at the way in which Mr Green was held for nine hours last Thursday. Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg said he was working closely with the Conservatives over the issue, which… Read more »
