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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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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 »
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 »
