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Scotland’s Net Zero Secretary today announced the government’s climate change plans, including details on how these new measures will affect deer management in Scotland. The Scottish Government has stated they ‘will build on the current Cairngorms Deer Pilot to develop a national scheme which incentivises increased management and investment in the venison supply chain’. Peter… Read more »
The UK Government must carry out long overdue reform of the teaching of Religious Education (RE) in England to meet the needs of modern society, says Humanists UK in response to another Ofsted review. In its deep-dive report into RE –  Deep and meaningful? – Ofsted found that the current curriculum often lacks ‘sufficient substance to… Read more »
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Alex Salmond is expected to make his first appearance in the House of Commons since being elected as first minister for Scotland. The MP for Banff and Buchan will take his Westminster seat after a 120-day absence, following the SNP’s success in the Scottish election. Mr Salmond hopes to speak on a debate on constitutional… Read more »
The government today announced a massive increase in defence spending, with an additional £7.7 billion being channeled into the Ministry of Defence (MoD) by 2011. The increase in funds comes as MPs and military strategists warn Britain’s military capacity is reaching breaking point under the burden of military engagement in Iraq and Afghanistan. Earlier this… Read more »
