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Welsh conservation efforts set back by NRW red tape

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 »

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New firearms licensing database can “significantly improve the service”, says BASC

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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PMQs – Starmer hits out at Johnson over Downing Street Christmas party

Labour leader Keir Starmer hit out at Boris Johnson over reports that Downing Street hosted a Christmas party last December while London was in a Stage 3 lockdown.  Speaking during Prime Minister’s Questions today in the Commons, Starmer said: “Does the prime minister really expect the country to believe that while people were banned from… Read more »