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BASC urges vigilance as cases of bird flu confirmed

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) is advising members to remain vigilant for signs of avian influenza, otherwise known as bird flu, in both wild bird populations and kept birds this winter. The advice is being issued following two confirmed cases of H5N1 Avian Influenza, one near to Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire (highly pathogenic)… Read more »

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Humanists UK comment on Catholic threat to close Guernsey state schools

The Catholic Bishop of Portsmouth, Philip Egan, who has responsibility for Guernsey, has threatened to close three state schools on the Bailiwick after objecting to an aspect of the proposed new anti-discrimination law. The Discrimination Ordinance, which will be debated by the States of Guernsey tomorrow, is set to outlaw religious discrimination, including teaching staff in schools, so… Read more »

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Alan Duncan could join Britain’s 2 million unemployed

By Laura Miller Shadow business secretary Alan Duncan could be the first casualty of a Conservative cabinet reshuffle rumoured for next week. Mr Duncan has been labelled “detached” by a Cameron ally in the Times today, who claims he “sulks on the sidelines”, instead of working hard and cooperating with the rest of the shadow… Read more »

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Lib Dems call for emergency Gaza debate

By Blaine Williams Calls for an urgent debate into the Gaza conflict have been issued by the Liberal Democrats amidst Israel’s attacks on aid workers and civilians. David Heath, Liberal Democrat Commons spokesman, has written a letter to Harriet Harman, leader of the House, calling for an emergency debate into the crisis. Mr Heath said:… Read more »