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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 »
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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MPs’ could receive a lump sum of £23,000 a year for their second homes rather than the system of expenses which currently operates. The recommendation is thought to form a key plank of speaker Michael Martin’s review into MPs finances, according to the Times newspaper, but a committee spokesperson refused to confirm the report. The… Read more »
The government could save £326 million a year if it reduced accommodation costs and improved the way it uses office space, the public accounts committee has said. A report by the committee released this morning finds – ironically – the Treasury to be the most inefficient government department, spending £529 per square metre of office… Read more »
