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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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Firefighter dies as Californian fires continue to rage

A firefighter has been killed fighting the Californian wildfires that are still raging across the American state. The man was killed and three of his colleagues were burned, one severely, when the wind suddenly changed direction and the fire jumped a highway, engulfing a fire truck. Over 13,000 firefighters are struggling to tackle the blazes… Read more »

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Green steps out of Safeway bid
Green steps out of Safeway bid

The retail entrepreneur, Philip Green, has announced that he will not continue his bid for the supermarket chain Safeway. Mr Green owns BHS and the high street retail group, Arcadia. His decision now paves the way for the Bradford-based supermarket chain, Morrison. The Competition Commission announced last month that the bid from Morrison would not… Read more »