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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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The Metropolitan police commissioner has survived a vote of no confidence. A majority at the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) backed its embattled commissioner Sir Ian Blair, who has repeatedly resisted calls to resign. A jury at the Old Bailey ruled earlier this month that the Metropolitan police had put the public at risk on July… Read more »
Home information packs (Hips) will be rolled-out to all properties from December 14th, the government confirmed today. Currently only houses with three or more bedrooms are liable for the Hips, which include an energy performance certificate (EPC). After a staggered start, housing minister Yvette Cooper today confirmed all sellers will need a Hip before marketing… Read more »