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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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By Alex Stevenson A report outlining how the government could slash public spending by £50 billion has prompted angry reactions from the left. The TaxPayers’ Alliance and Institute of Directors’ (IoD) joint report outlines 32 steps to save £42.5 billion a year from 2010/11. Brendan Barber, general secretary of the Trades Union Congress, responded by… Read more »
By Liz Stephens Higher energy prices coupled with rising unemployment could push hundreds of thousands more homes into fuel poverty, a group of influential government advisors has said. The Fuel Poverty Advisory Group (FPAG) said about four million households in England are already in fuel poverty – which is defined as spending more than ten… Read more »
