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 UK has recalled its ambassador from Nepal amid deepening concern at the political situation. The USA and a number of other European nations have also recalled their ambassadors in protest at King Gyanendra’s seizure of power. On February 1, the king dissolved his country’s government and declared a state of emergency. Speaking on state-run… Read more »
A strong majority of Britons back the idea of London hosting the 2012 Olympics – but a majority are cynical about the bid’s chances. An ICM poll for the Guardian found more than seven out of ten Brits (74 per cent) backed the bid but only 39 per cent believed that London would win the… Read more »
