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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 »
Elections for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) will take place on 2 May 2024 and provide the perfect opportunity for the shooting community to find out where local Police and Crime Commissioner candidates stand on firearms licensing. BASC has launched a contact platform which allows you to search for your local PCC candidates by police… Read more »
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Plastic bags and ‘gas-guzzling’ vehicles have come under fire in the green measures of Alistair Darling’s first Budget. The chancellor said the government’s “greatest obligation” for future generations is to tackle climate change. “We need to do more and we need to do it now. Few doubt the science. The need to take action is… Read more »
Alistair Darling predicted the economy will grow between 1.75 per cent and 2.25 per cent over the year. The chancellor said his first budget will be about “fairness and stability.” The forecast is a cut from the two per cent to 2.5 per cent Mr Darling predicted in October. Richard Lambert, director-general of the CBI,… Read more »
