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Rally outside Parliament as MPs to debate assisted dying

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 »

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Defra to review GL45 in light of reduction of AI risk

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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Sir John Gieve admits Bank failed to act
Govt ‘may pay price’ for bank bailout

The government could end up making a loss on its investment in the UK banking sector, the deputy governor of the Bank of England has warned. Sir John Gieve also admitted that the Bank knew of unsustainable lending but failed to act. Speaking to BBC’s Panorama, Sir John said: “This is a major storm we… Read more »

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Bank of England cuts rates to five per cent
Interest rates cut to five per cent

Interest rates have been cut to five per cent, as the Bank of England reacts to slow growth in the UK economy and house price falls. Lenders are now under pressure to pass on the 0.25 per cent cut to lenders, with analysts and borrowers expecting the reduction. High London interbank offered rates (Libor) has… Read more »