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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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Brakes fault halts Silverlink trains
Brakes fault halts Silverlink trains

Train services between London and Birmingham have been severely disrupted today after a possible fault was identified on the braking system of a fleet of trains. The fault has been discovered on Silverlink Class 321 trains, many of which have now been withdrawn from service while they are examined for faults on safety grounds. The… Read more »

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BAE boosted by Airbus performance
BAE boosted by Airbus performance

The defence manufacturer, BAE Systems, has seen increased profits driven by a good performance at Airbus and a confirmed order for fighter planes. BAE Systems today revealed that in the six months to the end of June 2003, it made a pre-tax profit of £56 million compared to £41 million in the same period a… Read more »