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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The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) faces a tough decision on Thursday when it announces its decision on interest rates at midday. Most analysts believe that there is a real chance that the MPC will decide to raise interest rates to combat the escalating levels of consumer debt. Figures released by the Confederation… Read more »
The United States Senate has approved $87.5 billion in emergency funding for Iraq and Afghanistan. The controversial package of funds, put together by President Bush, includes $51 billion for the US military operation in Iraq, $10 billion for the military in Afghanistan and $18.6 billion for the reconstruction of Iraq. It is the most expensive… Read more »
