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BASC has described a decision by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to restrict the ability of conservationists and wildlife managers to control magpies, jays and jackdaws as a retrograde blow for conservation. From July 1, those who wish to control magpies, jays and jackdaws to protect species of conservation concern must now apply for a specific… Read more »
The announcement that the Home Office has begun tendering for a system to replace England and Wales’ firearms licensing database has been received enthusiastically by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). First reported in The Register, the pre-procurement notice will start the process of replacing the National Firearms Licence… Read more »
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Town hall representatives are expressing doubts about the legality of government plans to roll out ten bids for eco-towns. A legal statement from the Local Government Association says the approach to eco-towns taken by the government is “deeply flawed”. It comes as the Department for Communities and Local Government prepares to publish a planning policy… Read more »
A change to the law allowing elderly siblings who live together the same protections from inheritance tax as married couples or civil partners will be debated in the Commons this week. The new law, which comes as part of an amendment to the finance bill by veteran Labour politician Frank Field, comes after two sisters… Read more »
