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Assisted dying proposals in Jersey lodged – Humanists Comment

The legalisation of assisted dying in Jersey has taken another step as proposals have been lodged in the States Assembly. Channel Island Humanists welcomes the proposals, as another part of the British Isle moves closer to a compassionate end-of-life law. The proposals will allow residents of Jersey who are intolerably suffering from a physical, incurable condition… Read more »

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BASC welcomes significant improvement on GL43

BASC has welcomed the announcement by the Secretary of State for Defra of a new general licence (GL45) for the release of game birds (pheasant and red legged partridges) on or near certain Special Protection Areas (SPAs) in England. After the chaos of last year’s announcement at short notice, BASC has achieved significant improvements to… Read more »

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Bank expected to sanction November rate rise
Bank expected to sanction November rate rise

Interest rates look set to rise next month with the news that the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee narrowly voted five to four in favour of maintaining rates at 3.5 per cent. Minutes from the MPC meeting show that the vote was far tighter than expected, with a majority of one agreeing to keep… Read more »

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Failed Northern Ireland talks resume
Failed Northern Ireland talks resume

Talks on how to proceed with the peace process are to resume in Northern Ireland today, following a disappointing end to the day yesterday. David Trimble, the leader of the Ulster Unionists, has signalled his optimism going into new discussions today, suggesting that a deal for devolution can be resurrected after he scuppered plans yesterday…. Read more »