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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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Brown: UK must adapt to climate change

The UK will need to reorganise its infrastructure to meet the challenges of climate change, Gordon Brown said today. The prime minister admitted the UK must be better prepared for the heavy flooding which has devastated many parts of England in recent weeks. However, the prime minister was careful to stress the extent of flooding… Read more »

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Govt defends flood preparations
PM visits flood-hit areas

Gordon Brown has been visiting flood hit areas, with many parts of the midlands and south-west under water. The prime minister visited Gloucestershire early this morning and viewed the full extent of the flooding from the air. Mr Brown praised the efforts of the emergency services, after promising a coordinated response to the disaster. Cobra,… Read more »