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BASC issues warning to Minister ahead of final Grouse Bill debate

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has issued a letter to Jim Fairlie, Scotland’s Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, urging for further amendments to be made at the final stage of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill. It comes as the Bill nears the final stage of a debate on March 19… Read more »

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What are the natural capital benefits of shooting?

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has published its inaugural assessment of the Natural Capital benefits of shooting. Natural Capital can be defined as the sum of financial and social benefits we get from our natural environment. This concept has increasingly shaped both international and national environmental policies and is at the core… Read more »

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Date set for euro announcement
Date set for euro announcement

The Chancellor’s economic assessment on single currency membership will be unveiled to the Commons on Monday 9th June. The announcement follows growing speculation about a rift between Gordon Brown and Prime Minister Tony Blair over the timing and nature of the statement, which will detail the Treasury’s assessment on whether or not the economic conditions… Read more »

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Millions facing demands after pensions error
Millions facing demands after pensions error

Around 10 million workers are facing demands of up to £1,500 in extra Inland Revenue contributions if they want to receive their full state pension following a computer error. The IR’s computer system failed to send out reminders to people who needed to top up their pensions for the last five years. Reminders are supposed… Read more »