Higher Education
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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By Ian Dunt Graduates face debts of up to £23,000 after completing university, new research has discovered. Independent university guide Push, which published the figures, found the average student debt had risen to £5,000 a year, with debt expected to soar by a further 10.6 per cent in 2009/10. The new statistics come just days… Read more »
By Ian Dunt A new survey of students has revealed for the first time the hidden costs – including textbooks and equipment – of degrees in certain subjects. The results come days before A-level results are published, and on the same day in which new research revealed the level of debt of students find themselves… Read more »

