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Successful amendment to Sentience Bill reassures those who work with animals

he new Animal Sentience Committee will now have to respect cultural traditions, religion, and heritage when scrutinising government policy following a successful amendment, which has been supported by BASC, to the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill. A group of 31 MPs proposed an amendment accepted by the government at the report stage of the Animal Welfare (Sentience)… Read more »

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Ruger named top dog at Crufts

Flat-coated retriever Ruger was crowned overall winner of the BASC Gamekeepers’ classes at Crufts 2022. The Best in Show – Gamekeepers’ Ring winner Ruger – or Satinbaze Cracksman For Blacktoft to give him his full name, is owned by Helen Fox and was handled throughout the day and evening by her daughter, Megan. After a… Read more »

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Graduates 'have more friends'
University students ‘have more friends’

By Ian Dunt People who go to university have more best friends than those who don’t, a new report revealed today. The survey, published by Unite, which provides student accommodation, came on the same day that reports mapped out the full price of going to university, and the level of debt students could expect once… Read more »

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Uni debt is spiralling upwards, according to reports
Graduates owe ‘up to £23k’ for study

By Ian Dunt Graduates face debts of up to £23,000 after completing university, new research has discovered. Independent university guide Push, which published the figures, found the average student debt had risen to £5,000 a year, with debt expected to soar by a further 10.6 per cent in 2009/10. The new statistics come just days… Read more »