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 Chancellor’s economic assessment on single currency membership will be unveiled to the Commons on Monday 9th June. The announcement follows growing speculation about a rift between Gordon Brown and Prime Minister Tony Blair over the timing and nature of the statement, which will detail the Treasury’s assessment on whether or not the economic conditions… Read more »
Around 10 million workers are facing demands of up to £1,500 in extra Inland Revenue contributions if they want to receive their full state pension following a computer error. The IR’s computer system failed to send out reminders to people who needed to top up their pensions for the last five years. Reminders are supposed… Read more »
