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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Brendan Barber, general secretary of the TUC, played down press speculation that unions are heading for a clash with Gordon Brown by warmly welcoming the new prime minister to this year’s gathering of the trade unions. He said delegates would welcome Gordon Brown as an “old friend and a good friend”, acknowledging it is never… Read more »
The government is considering giving pregnant women a one-off cash payment in the hope it will help them maintain a healthy lifestyle. A Health in Pregnancy Grant of £200 would be given to women in their seventh month of pregnancy, alongside advice on how to maintain a balanced diet or give up smoking or drinking…. Read more »
