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Scottish Assisted Dying Bill Published – Humanists UK Comment

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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PCC Elections – BASC Needs You

Elections for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) will take place on 2 May 2024 and provide the perfect opportunity for the shooting community to find out where local Police and Crime Commissioner candidates stand on firearms licensing. BASC has launched a contact platform which allows you to search for your local PCC candidates by police… Read more »

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Uni debt is spiralling upwards, according to reports
Graduates owe ‘up to £23k’ for study

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 »

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Books and equipment end up costing hundreds of pounds
Hidden costs of expensive degrees revealed

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 »