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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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Union reject raising the compulsory education age to 18.
‘Support not compulsion’ for school leavers

Unions have rejected government proposals to force young people to remain in education until the age of 18. Delegates at the TUC Congress in Brighton strongly rejected measures to compel young people to take part in education or training after 16. Speaking for Unison, James Anthony told the conference floor the government should be supporting… Read more »

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How far will Mr Cameron take today's proposals from The Quality of Life group?
Conservatives propose ‘green revolution’

Higher taxes on domestic flights and improved public transport are needed if Britain is to cut carbon emissions by 80 per cent before 2050, a Conservative policy group has said. At a press conference today, the Quality of Life group unveiled its Blueprint for a Green Economy, announcing a range of proposals due to be… Read more »