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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to postpone the implementation of muirburn licensing. The government had planned to introduce a licensing scheme ahead of 15 September – the start of the new muirburn season. However, a range of organisations, including BASC, raised serious concerns about the readiness… Read more »
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed Third Reading in the House of Commons. The vote was 314 in favour, 291 against. My Death, My Decision and Humanists UK welcome the result. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, said: ‘The House of Commons has taken a historic step towards meeting the… Read more »
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Up and down the country, football clubs have been at the heart of communities for generations. In Reading, home to one of the oldest clubs in the country, families have enjoyed football together since 1871. In recent weeks, I’ve heard from fans who proudly trace their blue-and-white blood as many as five generations back, and… Read more »
The government is right to state a clear and ambitious target of building 1.5 million new homes in this parliament. Increasing housebuilding, particularly in and around the UK’s biggest cities, will make it easier for people to live in places that offer opportunities to earn higher wages and pave the way for achieving the government’s… Read more »

