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New deer management orders could contravene human rights according to Scotland’s largest shooting organisation

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 »

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Scottish Assisted Dying Bill Published – Humanists UK Comment

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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‘I can’t solve every problem’ says Sunak
‘I can’t solve every problem’ says Sunak

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has defended his Spring Statement, saying that he “can’t solve every problem” in the wake of Covid and the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Quizzed over tax hikes on Sky News’ Breakfast programme, he admitted that they were increasing overall despite his fresh tax cuts. However he expanded on the “context” of the plans,… Read more »

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Think tank warns of nationwide income squeeze as Ukraine conflict pushes inflation to 40 year high
Britain must brace itself for income squeeze

Britain must brace itself for the biggest income squeeze in generations as war in Ukraine pushes inflation to 40 year high, a progressive think tank has warned this morning. The conflict in Ukraine is forecast to further push up energy prices and wider inflation, to over 8 per cent this Spring. This will cause typical… Read more »