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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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‘Focus Family’ set to determine election

1997’s ‘Mondeo Man’ has been over taken by the ‘Focus Family’ as the demographic most likely to swing the election , according to the RAC Foundation. The Ford Focus has been Britain’s best-selling car for the last six years and is the most popular car in many marginal constituencies, leading the RAC to believe that… Read more »

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Visa costs deterring students, say universities

Plans to raise the cost for student visas could deter students according to Universities UK. Visas for students from outside the European Union are set to increase from £36 to £85, ostensibly to cover increasing administration expenses. But Universities UK claims that the 138 per cent increase indicates that students are increasingly being seen as… Read more »