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New deer management orders could contravene human rights according to Scotland’s largest shooting organisation

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 »

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Scottish Assisted Dying Bill Published – Humanists UK Comment

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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Water bills 'could rise by 31 per cent'
Water bills ‘could rise by 31 per cent’

Water bills could rise by an average of 31 per cent if companies have their plans for investment confirmed by the regulator. The water regulator, Ofwat, announced that it has received the business plans from water companies that set out their expenditure plans for between 2005 and 2010. If the water companies’ proposals are accepted… Read more »

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London hit by strikes
London hit by strikes

Postal and council workers down tools today in a 24-hour strike over London weighting allowances. The industrial action by up to 60,000 local government employees and 30,000 Royal Mail workers will affect postal deliveries and local services including school meals and rubbish collection. It is estimated the strike at Royal Mail will cost the firm… Read more »