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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Home Secretary David Blunkett is coming under pressure over his involvement in the forged documents scandal that led to the resignation of immigration minister Beverly Hughes yesterday. Calls for an independent inquiry into the affair are now coming from both the Conservative and Liberal Democrat MPs. Ms Hughes’ resignation was a blow to Mr Blunkett,… Read more »
Following immigration minister Beverley Hughes’ resignation, a series of ministerial changes has occurred. Minister for work, Des Browne, has moved into Ms Hughes’ old job; Jane Kennedy has slipped into his seat, from her position as a Northern Ireland minister; and Barry Gardiner, Ms Hughes’ parliamentary private secretary, has taken over her role in Belfast;… Read more »