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Humanists UK and My Death, My Decision (MDMD) will be holding a rally on Parliament Square on 29 April at 15:30 to show their support for assisted dying legislation for the terminally ill and the incurably suffering. On Monday the House of Commons will be holding a Westminster Hall debate on assisted dying after an… Read more »
BASC has welcomed Defra’s announcement that the new General Licence (GL45), which governs the release of pheasants and red-legged partridges on and around certain Special Protection Areas (SPAs), is currently being reviewed. The current licence conditions are based on a medium level of risk of the occurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild… Read more »
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The US government has issued a warning of a possible terrorist attack against western targets in the gulf state of Bahrain after receiving specific intelligence. Bahrain is one of the most pro-West countries in the Middle East and is home to the US naval headquarters for the region. Earlier this week the government in Bahrain… Read more »
Italian food giant Parmalat is to seek bankruptcy protection from its creditors, after the firm was found to have a massive multibillion pound hole in its balance sheet. The firm will seek protection under the so-called Prodi law, akin to the US’ chapter 11 law. The scandal erupted after Parmalat revealed, contrary to a statement… Read more »
