The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has written to the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lorna Slater, ahead of a major consultation into deer management changes in Scotland. The consultation which closes on Friday 29 March, raises six key themes around deer management changes. BASC has serious concerns regarding many… Read more »
The Assisted Dying Bill Scotland has been published today. Humanists UK welcomes the bill and hopes it passes the next stage, but urges politicians not to ignore people like Tony Nicklinson, who would not be eligible for the proposed law. Currently, the Bill is limited to only people who are terminally ill, which has a legal… Read more »
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By Ian Dunt Liberal Democrat ministers have not become any less radical since entering government, Simon Hughes has insisted in his keynote speech to conference. The deputy party leader offered a resolutely loyal speech praising Nick Clegg and defending the party’s decision to enter coalition with the Conservatives. “I am a rock solid supporter of… Read more »
by Peter Wozniak Britain’s public sector borrowing has broken records, rising to £15.9 billion for August. The increase, larger than that expected by the government, was the result of a spike in inflation leading to higher interest payments on government bonds linked to the retail price index (RPI). The RPI is calculated based on a… Read more »
