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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By Peter Wozniak Police forces are upping the levels of counter-terror training to combat potential attacks by terrorist gunmen in major cities. The measures proposed include training alongside elite SAS units and the provision of bigger, more effective guns. It is reported that intelligence services have warned of an increased risk of terror plots in… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff Two polls have shown a distinct rise in public opposition to spending cuts, although the political ramifications remain unclear. ICM’s poll for the Guardian showed 52% thinking the cuts were unfair, while 48% thought they went too far. However, opposition is not overwhelming, with fully 44% agreeing that the cuts were fair,… Read more »
