Identity Cards
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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Plans for a nationwide ID card scheme “lack clarity” about how much the programme will cost and what it is meant to achieve, MPs warn today. The Commons science and technology committee says a lack of transparency on the government’s part has led to a loss of public confidence in the project, which aims to… Read more »
The cost of a passport is to increase by more than 29 per cent, the government announced today. From October 5th this year, the fee for an adult passport will rise from £51 to £66 and child passports will be up by 32 per cent to £45. The government says the price rise is needed… Read more »
