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BASC statement on Pet Theft Taskforce recommendations

Following the publication of the Pet Theft Taskforce policy paper, Glynn Evans, head of game and gundogs at the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), said: “BASC welcomes the government’s commitment to tackle the reported increase in pet theft through the publication of the Pet Theft Taskforce policy paper. While incidents of dog theft… Read more »

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Senedd committee urged to review shooting’s important contribution

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has responded to the Senedd Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee consultation, asking for an enquiry to be undertaken into the contribution shooting makes to the Welsh economy.   BASC has asked that the enquiry also considers the Welsh Government’s policy towards shooting, following recent correspondence from… Read more »

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Shadow treasury chief secretary Philip Hammond attacked bonuses
Tories criticise civil servant bonuses

The Conservatives have attacked civil service bonuses of £128 million last year. Speaking about the annual rewards paid to staff, shadow treasury chief secretary Philip Hammond said: “Many families who are finding themselves squeezed between stagnant earnings and soaring living costs will be horrified by the use of £128 million of taxpayers’ money to pay… Read more »

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Boris Johnson's deputy has quit
Deputy mayor forced to quit

The deputy mayor of London, Ray Lewis, has quit over allegations of financial irregularities in his past. The former vicar has quit after just two months in the post under newly-elected mayor Boris Johnson because of accusations arising from a number of sources about possible misconduct during the 1990s. Mr Lewis worked within the Church… Read more »