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Rally outside Parliament as MPs to debate assisted dying

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 »

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Defra to review GL45 in light of reduction of AI risk

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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Good Friday review underway

The British and Irish Governments meet today with Northern Ireland’s political parties to review the progress made by the six-year old Good Friday Agreement. The first official meeting will take place today in the Long Gallery at Stormont. Paul Murphy and Irish Foreign Minister Brian Cowen will co-chair the talks. Power sharing at Stormont was… Read more »

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UK remains top hotspot for foreign capital
UK remains top hotspot for foreign capital

The UK was the top destination in Europe for foreign investment during 2003, according to a new report. The IBM’s Global Investment 2003 report estimated that more than 55,000 jobs were created in the UK due to overseas investment. Investors were attracted to the UK because of competitive cost levels, flexible labour laws, and its… Read more »