The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to postpone the implementation of muirburn licensing. The government had planned to introduce a licensing scheme ahead of 15 September – the start of the new muirburn season. However, a range of organisations, including BASC, raised serious concerns about the readiness… Read more »
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed Third Reading in the House of Commons. The vote was 314 in favour, 291 against. My Death, My Decision and Humanists UK welcome the result. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, said: ‘The House of Commons has taken a historic step towards meeting the… Read more »
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Government departments are unsure of the effect ID cards will have on foreign consuls, politics.co.uk can reveal today. Groups representing British citizens in trouble overseas are voicing concerns about the effects ID cards will have on the already stretched resources of Britain’s consular system. Consuls are funded through a levy placed on passport renewal fees…. Read more »
The government will apply for EU aid to meet the costs of cleaning up after the summer floods. Flood recovery minister John Healey confirmed today the government will apply to the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to meet the massive costs of the clear-up. The government had been criticised for not seeking aid sooner, with… Read more »
