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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Water bills could rise by an average of 31 per cent if companies have their plans for investment confirmed by the regulator. The water regulator, Ofwat, announced that it has received the business plans from water companies that set out their expenditure plans for between 2005 and 2010. If the water companies’ proposals are accepted… Read more »
Postal and council workers down tools today in a 24-hour strike over London weighting allowances. The industrial action by up to 60,000 local government employees and 30,000 Royal Mail workers will affect postal deliveries and local services including school meals and rubbish collection. It is estimated the strike at Royal Mail will cost the firm… Read more »
