The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed its Second Reading. This is the first time in history that the House of Commons has voted in favour of the principle of assisted dying for the terminally ill. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, said: ‘Parliament has taken a historic first step to… Read more »
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed a significant step forward in firearms licensing procedures in Gloucestershire following our sustained pressure and engagement with the county’s new Chief Constable and the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). Despite having announced they were not accepting any grant applications, and that existing applications would take… Read more »
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By politics.co.uk staff The Christian BA check-in employee banned from wearing a cross on a chain at work will take her case to a legal hearing today. Nadia Eweida is fighting to take the airline to the Court of Appeal but needs to win this hearing first as otherwise she will be forced to pay… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff Gordon Brown’s political fortunes were given a boost today as the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said the recession could be over by Christmas. The news could not come at a better time for the prime minister as he attempted to rally his troops ahead of next week’s Labour party conference in… Read more »
