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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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Brown will deliver pre-Budget report on 2 December
Pre-Budget report date announced

Chancellor Gordon Brown has announced the date for the 2004 pre-Budget report. He told MPs during Treasury questions this morning that he would deliver the report to Parliament on 2 December. The pre-Budget report, published every autumn, provides the Chancellor with an opportunity to explain his approach to the Budget in the spring and update… Read more »

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Conservative childcare plans unveiled

Parents know what is best for their children and should be given more control over how they are cared for, Conservative leader Michael Howard said today. They should be able to choose how they spend childcare tax credits – for example by hiring an au pair or nanny, or paying their friends – and how… Read more »