BASC amendments place the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill on a more ‘workable’ footing. BASC has claimed a significant victory in a crucial vote on the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill, which will ensure that grouse shooting continues unhampered. MSPs in the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee today, 7 February, entered day one of… Read more »
A UK Government petition to hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying has passed 100,000 signatures in less than a month, and will be considered for Westminster Hall debate in Parliament. Humanists UK has welcomed the news, thanked members and supporters who have already signed and encouraged others to add their signatures. This petition calls for… Read more »
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David Cameron set out a timeline for three key Conservative policy publications during a press conference today. Attempting to seize the political initiative, Mr Cameron claimed the party had “set out a very clear definition of modern conservatism” at the annual conference last month. He said the party would attempt to build on these foundations… Read more »
Nearly a third of NHS and primary care trusts display an “inadequate financial performance” according to the Audit Commission. The review of the NHS Financial Year 2006/07 shows NHS finances have “improved markedly” with many trusts moving from an overall deficit of £547 million to a surplus of £515 million. However, 31 per cent have… Read more »
