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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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Social housing will feature noticeably in the government’s pledge to build three million new homes, ministers have claimed. Charities and opposition politicians had raised concerns low income renters would be overlooked under Gordon Brown’s plans to build three million new homes by 2020. Mr Brown and housing minister Yvette Cooper have sought to reassure them,… Read more »
Gordon Brown marked the end of his first fortnight in office today by unveiling his plans to reform housing, the NHS and education. Continuing his pledge to change, the prime minister previewed his legislative priorities to parliament ahead of the Queen’s Speech in the autumn. Normally the government’s legislative plans are kept secret until after… Read more »