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Humanists UK and My Death, My Decision (MDMD) will be holding a rally on Parliament Square on 29 April at 15:30 to show their support for assisted dying legislation for the terminally ill and the incurably suffering. On Monday the House of Commons will be holding a Westminster Hall debate on assisted dying after an… Read more »
BASC has welcomed Defra’s announcement that the new General Licence (GL45), which governs the release of pheasants and red-legged partridges on and around certain Special Protection Areas (SPAs), is currently being reviewed. The current licence conditions are based on a medium level of risk of the occurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild… Read more »
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Funds meant for tackling long-term health problems are being spent on filling gaps elsewhere in the NHS, public health experts have warned. Projects targeted at reducing obesity rates, smoking and improving sexual health are due to receive £211 million extra funding this year. But the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) said the money… Read more »
Adult learning courses across the country could be closed because of the government’s focus on “skills and employability”, a group of MPs has warned. The latest further education report condemned Alan Johnson for his “grossly over-simplified” approach which has led to a number of higher education institutions shutting courses down. Chairman of the Labour dominated… Read more »
