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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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There are no “issues of concern” over the manner in which secret Labour donor David Abrahams was granted planning permission for a Durham business park, auditors decided today. Failed Lib Dem leadership candidate Chris Huhne had raised concerns after Mr Abraham’s plans for Durham Green Busines Park were approved after an initial objection by the… Read more »
The government’s home information packs (Hips) come into force for all properties being sold in England and Wales from today. As from midnight last night, any homeowners marketing a one- or two-bedroom property for sale must provide a Hip, complete with energy performance certificate, marking the full rollout of the government’s controversial scheme. Last week… Read more »
