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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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By politics.co.uk staff Stand-up comic Eddie Izzard has been visiting Manchester in an effort to galvanise voters as fears spread of BNP wins in the forthcoming European parliamentary elections. Analysts are concerned that low turnouts during local and European elections allow well-organised far-right groups to win important seats under the radar. “If young people get… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff HSBC has announced a 62 per cent drop in profits, with a reduction to $9.3 billion (£6.5 billion) pre-tax profits triggered by huge losses in the US. The announcement comes as fury over bank bonuses and pensions continues to dominate headlines, with deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman facing internal criticism for her… Read more »
