The UK is conspicuously absent from the list of signatories to a statement published by the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance (IRFBA) that highlights the persecution of the non-religious and calls for their protection. IRFBA is a network of 38 countries committed to advancing freedom of religion or belief around the world with the Prime… Read more »
Scotland’s Net Zero Secretary today announced the government’s climate change plans, including details on how these new measures will affect deer management in Scotland. The Scottish Government has stated they ‘will build on the current Cairngorms Deer Pilot to develop a national scheme which incentivises increased management and investment in the venison supply chain’. Peter… Read more »
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Interest rates look set to rise next month with the news that the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee narrowly voted five to four in favour of maintaining rates at 3.5 per cent. Minutes from the MPC meeting show that the vote was far tighter than expected, with a majority of one agreeing to keep… Read more »
Talks on how to proceed with the peace process are to resume in Northern Ireland today, following a disappointing end to the day yesterday. David Trimble, the leader of the Ulster Unionists, has signalled his optimism going into new discussions today, suggesting that a deal for devolution can be resurrected after he scuppered plans yesterday…. Read more »
