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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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Food company seeks to tackle obesity
Food company seeks to tackle obesity

Kraft, America’s biggest food manufacturer, has announced that it is going to reduce its portion sizes and introduce better nutritional information on its packaging to help tackle increasing levels of obesity. The company which makes such brands as Dairylea, Toblerone, Bird’s and Oreos says that it is worried about its customers’ health; however there are… Read more »

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Finucane investigation a breach of 'right to life'
Finucane investigation a breach of ‘right to life’

Seven European Court of Human Rights judges have ruled unanimously in favour of the widow of Patrick Finucane in her human rights case against the United Kingdom. Patrick Finucane – a lawyer who represented people accused of Irish Republican activities in Northern Ireland – was shot in 1989 in front of his family. A series… Read more »