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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 »
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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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 »
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 »
