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Rally outside Parliament as MPs to debate assisted dying

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 »

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Defra to review GL45 in light of reduction of AI risk

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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Pre-Budget report promises to help charities deliver public services
Govt backs third sector for public services

The government has signalled its strongest commitment yet to a long-term future role for third sector organisations in delivering public services. In his pre-Budget statement, Gordon Brown announced a series of proposals to simplify the commissioning process for charities and community groups bidding for work, and provide more stability in the way they are funded…. Read more »

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David Cameron seeks to reassure MEPs of his support for EU
Tories will be ‘champions for change in Europe’

David Cameron will today express his support for the European Union but insist it must end the “culture of hopelessness” that haunts it at the moment. The Conservative leader will call on his party to be “the champions for real change in Europe” and face up to the union’s damaging economic and environmental policies. “We… Read more »