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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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The Conservatives have accused ministers of wasting £45 billion on NHS hospital building contracts by pressing ahead with unpopular private finance initiative deals (PFI). Figures collated by the party suggest NHS trusts will have to pay private firms £53 billion for hospitals over the next 30 years, although their total value is only £8 billion…. Read more »
Former health secretary Alan Milburn has proposed a new system of personalised NHS budgets, which people with chronic illnesses could use to buy social care. The MP for Darlington, a close ally of Tony Blair, told a conference in Washington yesterday that NHS credits could improve care, empower patients and drive down costs. “The idea… Read more »
