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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 »
Elections for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) will take place on 2 May 2024 and provide the perfect opportunity for the shooting community to find out where local Police and Crime Commissioner candidates stand on firearms licensing. BASC has launched a contact platform which allows you to search for your local PCC candidates by police… Read more »
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The government will deploy new ‘health trainers’ across the UK to help tackle the problem of health inequality between the richest and poorest. The announcement comes as a new report suggests health inequalities are growing in the UK, despite a government pledge to reduce the gap by ten per cent by between 1997 and 2010…. Read more »
Teaching is becoming an increasingly popular second career for graduates, according to a new survey by the Teacher Training Agency (TTA). The figures suggest increased incentives offered to those considering entering the profession, announced by schools minister Jacqui Smith earlier this year, are paying off. Graduates training to be teachers from September next year, particularly… Read more »