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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Food advertisers have begun to develop new methods of advertising to children in the face of criticism of television advertising. That is the conclusion of the Food Commission which says food manufacturers are increasingly trying to reach children through entertainment. Many sugary and salty breakfast cereals, sweets, chocolate and fast food are promoted through storybooks,… Read more »
Labour will deliver education for the many, not the few, Labour leader Tony Blair said today. Mr Blair said that the Conservatives’ policies were about an ‘elite’ whereas Labour wanted to spread education opportunities to all. He said the Conservatives’ ‘pupil passport’ policy would take £2 billion out of public education for the benefit of… Read more »
