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Isle of Man poised to pass assisted dying legislation

On Tuesday 25 February, members of the House of Keys are expected to pass the Isle of Man’s Assisted Dying Bill. Humanists UK urges Members of the House of Keys to vote in support of the law and make the Isle of Man the first part of the UK and Crown dependencies to introduce compassionate… Read more »

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New Natural Environment Bill places “unacceptable burden” on Scotland’s deer managers

The Scottish Government has published its Natural Environment Bill, introducing controversial measures that significantly impact deer managers across Scotland. While the Government claims the Bill will modernise deer management to tackle the climate and nature emergency, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), has branded the proposals “draconian”. Key provisions in the Bill include… Read more »

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British Airways is facing the possibility of strike action.
BA faces industrial action

By politics.co.uk staff British Airways is facing the possibility of strike action after the company announced it would cut 1,700 jobs and freeze pay. The airline has warned that the cuts are essential to ensure its survival – the company expects to make a big loss for the second year running and has been badly… Read more »

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Osborne: Back in business?
Osborne unveils tax cut for businesses

By Ian Dunt New businesses will not have to pay national insurance on their first ten employees, George Osborne has announced. The plan will apply for the first two years of a Conservative government. The shadow chancellor made the commitment during a Q&A session at the Tory party conference in Manchester. “Our message will be… Read more »