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Humanists UK and My Death, My Decision (MDMD) will be holding a rally on Parliament Square on 29 April at 15:30 to show their support for assisted dying legislation for the terminally ill and the incurably suffering. On Monday the House of Commons will be holding a Westminster Hall debate on assisted dying after an… Read more »
BASC has welcomed Defra’s announcement that the new General Licence (GL45), which governs the release of pheasants and red-legged partridges on and around certain Special Protection Areas (SPAs), is currently being reviewed. The current licence conditions are based on a medium level of risk of the occurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild… Read more »
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By Peter Wozniak Vince Cable has outlined plans for the privatisation of Royal Mail amid anger from unions. The business secretary detailed the proposals of the Postal Services Bill in the Commons today, and indicated that 90% of Royal Mail will be opened to private buyers after next year. The remainder would be offered to… Read more »
By Alex Stevenson The government has underlined its determination to part-privatise Royal Mail after being warned the postal market – and Royal Mail’s financial position – are continuing to deteriorate. Richard Hooper’s update to the December 2008 report which initially recommended bringing private capital to the organisation, published today, said Royal Mail’s £8 billion pension… Read more »
