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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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Libya nears $10million compensation deal with Lockerbie families
Libya nears $10million compensation deal with Lockerbie families

An agreement may have been reached between Libya and lawyers working for families affected by the Lockerbie bombing which could see victims relatives paid $10million. Following negotiations in the UK, it appears that Libya is willing to establish a $2.7billion fund from which to pay staggered compensation. Although the deal means Libya is expected to… Read more »

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Barclays bank warns of growing student debt
Barclays bank warns of growing student debt

A-Level students, who are looking forward to University today after receiving their grades, may be in for a shock when they learn that student debts may average more than £30,000 when degree courses are completed in 2010. A new report by Barclays Bank suggests that the rising cost of living, and possible increases in fees… Read more »