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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to postpone the implementation of muirburn licensing. The government had planned to introduce a licensing scheme ahead of 15 September – the start of the new muirburn season. However, a range of organisations, including BASC, raised serious concerns about the readiness… Read more »
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed Third Reading in the House of Commons. The vote was 314 in favour, 291 against. My Death, My Decision and Humanists UK welcome the result. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, said: ‘The House of Commons has taken a historic step towards meeting the… Read more »
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The debate over spending cuts continues to dominate the political agenda as the general election approaches. A group of 20 economists wrote to the Times over the weekend suggesting public spending should be cut this year to ensure the markets retain their trust in the UK. But chancellor Alistair Darling and a host of international… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff Alistair Darling has confirmed that he will publish a Budget in March, killing election speculation. The announcement is the final nail in the coffin for talk of a surprise early election. It is now all but certain Britain will go to the polls on May 6th. Speculation late last year suggested Labour… Read more »
