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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The government loses an average of one laptop a week, it has been revealed. The figure is being released one year after HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) admitting losing two discs with 25 million child benefit claimant’s personal details on them. The figures come from a sustained campaign by Conservative MP Grant Shapps. The shadow… Read more »
Plans to force single parents back into work have met stiff resistance in the form of a senior government advisor. Sir Richard Tilt, head of the social security advisory committee, said the plans could “push people into poverty” in the current economic climate. Sir Richard said: “Benefit rates are relatively low and if you are… Read more »
