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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MPs on the Home Affairs Select Committee have called for local councils to introduce minimum prices for drinks in an effort stem binge drinking and anti social behaviour. Although bars and pubs can not legally set minimum drinks prices, the committee believes it would be legal for councils or the police to set minimum prices…. Read more »
The general election will take place on May 5, Tony Blair confirmed today. The Prime Minister made the announcement following a visit to Buckingham Palace where he asked the Queen to dissolve Parliament. Speaking outside Number 10 Downing Street Mr Blair said that: “From now until May 5, I and my colleagues will be out… Read more »
