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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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Ofwat confirms rising water bills

The water industry regulator, Ofwat, has confirmed that the bills of customers of Northumbrian and United Utilities are to rise next year. The Office of Water Services confirmed that the bills of Northumbrian’s customers would rise by £26 next year and United Utilities’ bills would rise by £9 next year. The average water bill for… Read more »

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State of emergency declared in Sri Lanka

A state of emergency has been declared in Sri Lanka by the country’s president Chandrika Kumaratunga. The country was plunged into chaos three days ago when she suspended parliament and sacked three ministers while the Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, was in Washington holding peace talks with President Bush. Ms Kumaratunga has also sent troops onto… Read more »