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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 »
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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An Olympic lottery game to help raise funds for London’s 2012 games has been launched today by sports minister Tessa Jowell. It is hoped the new scratch card will raise millions of pounds to be put towards new infrastructure for the Olympics, as well as continued promotion of the event. Today’s unveiling marks the start… Read more »
The accession of Turkey into the European Union was important for the continent’s security, Tony Blair said today. Speaking following talks with Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Downing Street, the prime minister reaffirmed his support for the Muslim country’s bid to join the 25 member EU. Mr Blair said the two nations had… Read more »