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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 Ministry of Defence has been urged to abandon its Nimrod MRA4 aircraft programme by a committee of MPs. The Commons defence committee’s report recommends the MoD should “cut its losses” and recognise fresh budget and delivery concerns. The project, which will deliver maritime patrol aircraft to replace the Nimrod MR2 at RAF Kinloss, is… Read more »
The government should have waited before deciding to cut funding for those studying for a second degree, MPs believe. A report from the Commons’ innovation, universities, science and skills committee out today says the forthcoming review of tuition fees due next year would have been the best time to make the change. As it stands… Read more »