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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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Watch former international development secretary Clare Short give evidence to the Iraq inquiry live here: Get Flash to see this player.
By Alex Stevenson and Ian Dunt Clare Short has savaged Tony Blair and his style of government in a disarming and provocative witness session at the Iraq inquiry. Her attacks have also focused on Alastair Campbell, Lord Goldsmith and the legal advice that paved the way to war. Analysts had expected Ms Short, who resigned… Read more »
