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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 politics.co.uk staff On this day in 1896 the first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, but an event designed to unite the world still prompts division – especially in the UK. Britain still has over three years to prepare for the Games, with the budget currently standing at £9.35 billion, well over the… Read more »
By Laura Miller MPs will meet representatives from Premier league football clubs today to discuss the plight of the working poor in one of sport’s wealthiest industries. Gerry Sutcliffe, the sports minister, along with other MPs, business leaders and heads of some of the most prestigious football clubs in the world, will examine ways to… Read more »
