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The UK is conspicuously absent from the list of signatories to a statement published by the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance (IRFBA) that highlights the persecution of the non-religious and calls for their protection. IRFBA is a network of 38 countries committed to advancing freedom of religion or belief around the world with the Prime… Read more »
Scotland’s Net Zero Secretary today announced the government’s climate change plans, including details on how these new measures will affect deer management in Scotland. The Scottish Government has stated they ‘will build on the current Cairngorms Deer Pilot to develop a national scheme which incentivises increased management and investment in the venison supply chain’. Peter… Read more »
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Osama bin Laden has said he will curtail attacks on Europe if it “stops attacking Muslims”. But there will be no let-up in attacks on the United States. The news comes after an audio-tape, reportedly from Osama bin Laden, was aired by the al-Arabiya satellite channel. “I offer a truce to [Europe] with a commitment… Read more »
Britain is reportedly replacing its current envoy in Iraq, just weeks after his appointment. David Richmond will return to London from Baghdad and an as yet unnamed diplomat will replace him in the post. The new appointee will become the first ambassador to Iraq. Mr Richmond took over as the UK’s special representative in Iraq… Read more »