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Humanists UK today welcomes the introduction of a private member’s bill on assisted dying by Kim Leadbeater MP, calling it a historic once in a generation opportunity for choice and dignity. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, said: ‘Today marks the historic first step in a journey that should lead to one of the… Read more »
Responding to the launch of the Cairngorms Capercaillie Emergency Plan, BASC Scotland director, Peter Clark said: “The Cairngorms stands as the final bastion for capercaillie in the UK and efforts must be made to protect this iconic species. “BASC has played its part in supporting this important conservation effort, including making a financial contribution of… Read more »
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Councils have been urged to rethink the way they provide home care for the elderly amid fears that services are too rushed and not properly tailored to people’s needs. The first ever inspection of home care in the UK today finds that although there are high levels of satisfaction with state-funded services, many older people… Read more »
Labour must find a “new way of communicating with the public”, Gordon Brown has argued as he put forward ideas for what he would do as prime minister. On the eve of his address to the Labour party conference in Manchester, which one aide admitted would be the “speech of his life”, the chancellor outlined… Read more »