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Successful amendment to Sentience Bill reassures those who work with animals

he new Animal Sentience Committee will now have to respect cultural traditions, religion, and heritage when scrutinising government policy following a successful amendment, which has been supported by BASC, to the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill. A group of 31 MPs proposed an amendment accepted by the government at the report stage of the Animal Welfare (Sentience)… Read more »

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Ruger named top dog at Crufts

Flat-coated retriever Ruger was crowned overall winner of the BASC Gamekeepers’ classes at Crufts 2022. The Best in Show – Gamekeepers’ Ring winner Ruger – or Satinbaze Cracksman For Blacktoft to give him his full name, is owned by Helen Fox and was handled throughout the day and evening by her daughter, Megan. After a… Read more »

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Gordon Brown hopes Beckham's fame could win World Cup
Brown backs Beckham as World Cup ambassador

Gordon Brown visited David Beckham’s football academy yesterday as the international footballer indicated he would like to front England’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup. The prime minister, who has said he would like England to host the 2018 tournament, said Mr Beckham’s celebratory could help England clinch the bid. “David Beckham is known… Read more »

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Tories claim local quango will work as funding "Trojan horse"
Govt rejects claim Olympics will force council tax hike

The government has rubbished claims by the Conservatives that local taxpayers in the home counties could be left footing the bill for the 2012 London Olympic games. Yesterday, the Conservatives claimed the liabilities for the London Olympic project had been passed on to a local quango which has the power to raise council tax. The… Read more »