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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Labour comes out on top in a poll on taxing and spending, new research shows, as it is estimated the lifetime tax burden placed on UK households has risen to £668,000. A report from the Taxpayers’ Alliance suggests public opinion supports both tax cuts and more green taxes, with floating voters likely to prefer a… Read more »
Europe must step up its preparations for the continent’s changing climate, a report out today warns. The European Environment Agency says adaptation strategies need to be accelerated if the increased risk of floods and droughts, losses of biodiversity, threats to human health and economic damage is to be addressed properly. It cites numerous ways in… Read more »
