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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The inquiry set up to examine pre-war intelligence on Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction is to meet behind close doors. The Butler Inquiry committee – which met on Wednesday – said it would consult in private to ensure impartiality. Evidence gathering will begin in April, with a report drawn up before the summer parliamentary recess…. Read more »
Britain’s relationship with Germany should not be disfigured forever by differences of opinion over last year’s US-led war in Iraq, Tony Blair said last night. The prime minister was speaking after a dinner reception in Berlin – described as “extremely constructive” – with Chancellor Schroeder. Mr Blair said it was up to Germany whether it… Read more »