Regulation
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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Removing price controls in energy, telecoms and postal markets has proved beneficial but some “vulnerable” consumers are being left behind, a report warns. The National Audit Office (NAO) reports that the introduction of competition by regulators Ofgem, Ofcom and Postcomm between 2002 and 2006 has allowed consumers to find a better deal by switching providers…. Read more »
The Treasury is considering extending whistleblower protection to the City in a bid to prevent market manipulation. It is hoped the power would encourage people to come forward with evidence of fraudulent activity without fear of prosecution. Shares in bank HBOS tumbled last week when false rumours were spread about the bank. The Financial Services… Read more »