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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An independent report into the training of young recruits has concluded that the army needs to ensure “root and branch reform”. An investigation by the Adult Learning Inspectorate (ALI) found widespread bullying that was often condoned as “traditional” even though it is officially prohibited. The conditions in some barracks were described as “little better than… Read more »
The TUC has launched its plans for the creation of a union academy which it believes would radically overhaul the training offered to workers in the UK. It envisages the academy would offer guidance to employers and employees on training ranging from basic skills to MBAs. TUC general secretary Brendan Barber said: “Britain’s skills gap… Read more »
