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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has written to the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lorna Slater, ahead of a major consultation into deer management changes in Scotland. The consultation which closes on Friday 29 March, raises six key themes around deer management changes. BASC has serious concerns regarding many… Read more »
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 »
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By Alex Stevenson The opposition could be the most vulnerable party when it comes to dealing with the deficit, Douglas Alexander has warned. The shadow work and pensions secretary used an article appearing in the Guardian newspaper to warn that the cuts combined with positive poll ratings risked tricking Labour supporters into thinking outright opposition… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff Councils will have an extra £162 million to spend on helping people leave hospital more quickly, Andrew Lansley has announced. The health secretary said the money had been found from ‘efficiency savings’ and would be available for the current financial year. It will target social care support for elderly people leaving hospital,… Read more »
