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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 Conservatives have accused the government of increasing train fares to cut overcrowding on Britain’s railways. From today, government regulated fares, which include season tickets, will go up by an average of 4.3 per cent, while some unregulated fares, including day returns and open tickets, are up by more than seven per cent. The Association… Read more »
The Conservatives are backing detailed studies into three major potential rail projects, including the Maglev ‘levitating’ train and a high-speed north-south rail line. Shadow transport secretary Chris Grayling said that although he accepted the need for short-term projects, such as cutting congestion on certain roads, Britain’s long-term transport needs may require some new major infrastructure… Read more »
