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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A survey of Britain’s railway passengers published today has shown that trains are less punctual and are more crowded that they were in 1998. The poll carried out by the consumers’ association Which? found that passengers believe there are severe problems with late trains, cancellations and overcrowding, despite higher government subsidies and increased revenue from… Read more »
Jack Straw has reportedly warned Tony Blair that more troops may be needed to ensure Iraq’s security, according to the Daily Telegraph. The Telegraph has received confidential notes in which the Foreign Secretary reportedly told the Prime Minister that more troops are required to avoid ‘strategic failure’. The Prime Minister is likely to be asked… Read more »
