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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 Ministry of Defence has been urged to abandon its Nimrod MRA4 aircraft programme by a committee of MPs. The Commons defence committee’s report recommends the MoD should “cut its losses” and recognise fresh budget and delivery concerns. The project, which will deliver maritime patrol aircraft to replace the Nimrod MR2 at RAF Kinloss, is… Read more »
The government should have waited before deciding to cut funding for those studying for a second degree, MPs believe. A report from the Commons’ innovation, universities, science and skills committee out today says the forthcoming review of tuition fees due next year would have been the best time to make the change. As it stands… Read more »
