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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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Households could be set for fortnightly bin collections, after research shows no adverse health impact. Ministers have signalled support for alternate weekly rubbish and recycling collections, claiming it would encourage more households to recycle and reduce waste. Research published today by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) shows pilot schemes experienced no… Read more »
Environmental services have been singled out for praise in the latest review of councils’ performance. The Audit Commission’s Comprehensive Performance Assessment (CPA) report highlighted the improvements made in environmental services, which have helped councils improve their overall performance. Some 79 per cent of councils achieved three or four star ratings overall, rising to 84 per… Read more »
