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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 »
Elections for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) will take place on 2 May 2024 and provide the perfect opportunity for the shooting community to find out where local Police and Crime Commissioner candidates stand on firearms licensing. BASC has launched a contact platform which allows you to search for your local PCC candidates by police… 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 »
