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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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Britain may hold a referendum on the European Union Constitution “in early 2006”, the Foreign Secretary said on Friday. Speaking before Prime Minister Tony Blair officially signed Britain up to the treaty in Rome, Mr Straw said although no precise date could be given, the vote could take place in early 2006. Mr Straw said… Read more »
Government plans to axe 71,000 civil service jobs will prove to be a “false economy” and could obstruct public sector reforms, according to a TUC report published today. The union body claims that the proposed cuts will deliver less than six per cent of the £22 billion Ministers expect to save through public sector efficiency… Read more »
