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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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Lindsey workers return to work
Foreign worker strike ends

By Blaine Williams Workers at the Lindsey oil refinery have gone back to work after claiming ‘victory’ in their dispute over foreign workers. The deal to return to work included the creation of 100 new jobs which UK workers can apply for. A Lindsey spokesman said: “We are very pleased that the Lindsey oil refinery… Read more »

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A memorial for knife victim Ben Kinsella, who was killed last year
New crackdown on knife sales

By politics.co.uk/ Home secretary Jacqui Smith has launched a new crackdown on selling knives to young people, but warned there was “not one easy quick way” to tackle the problem to solving knife crime. Over 20 retailers have signed up to the campaign which will involve new signs warning proof of age will be required… Read more »