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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to postpone the implementation of muirburn licensing. The government had planned to introduce a licensing scheme ahead of 15 September – the start of the new muirburn season. However, a range of organisations, including BASC, raised serious concerns about the readiness… Read more »
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed Third Reading in the House of Commons. The vote was 314 in favour, 291 against. My Death, My Decision and Humanists UK welcome the result. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, said: ‘The House of Commons has taken a historic step towards meeting the… Read more »
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Draft proposals from the water regulator Ofwat would see water bills in England and Wales rise by 13 per cent over the next five years, half the amount water companies asked for. Average household bills will be up by £33, compared with the companies’ proposals for a £70 rise. The final water prices will be… Read more »
A joint committee of Peers and MPs yesterday called on Home Secretary David Blunkett to urgently repeal the power to detain foreign terror suspects without trial. In the wake of the September 11th atrocities in New York and Washington, Mr Blunkett introduced emergency detention powers for foreign citizens suspected of terror related activities. To facilitate… Read more »
