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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has written to the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lorna Slater, ahead of a major consultation into deer management changes in Scotland. The consultation which closes on Friday 29 March, raises six key themes around deer management changes. BASC has serious concerns regarding many… Read more »
The Assisted Dying Bill Scotland has been published today. Humanists UK welcomes the bill and hopes it passes the next stage, but urges politicians not to ignore people like Tony Nicklinson, who would not be eligible for the proposed law. Currently, the Bill is limited to only people who are terminally ill, which has a legal… Read more »
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MPs have singled out two senior officials over the government’s failure to pay subsidies to English farmers on time. The Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has described Defra’s handling of the single farm payment scheme (SPS) as a “master class in bad decision making”. Through the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), Defra is responsible for allocating… Read more »
The government has committed an additional £21 billion to help rebuild Britain’s schools over the next three years. Education minister Ed Balls made the announcement while visiting Bristol Brunel Academy to take part in the first citizen’s jury. The prime minister was also in attendance at the official opening of the academy in Bristol, which… Read more »
