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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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Prisoner transfer contact under scrutiny
Reliance controversy resurfaces

The controversy around the rolling out of prison escort responsibilities in Scotland to the private sector firm Reliance has resurfaced today with the publication of an Audit Scotland report. Although the report from Audit Scotland finds that the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) followed correct procedures in awarding and monitoring the contract, the Scottish National Party… Read more »

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Jaguar dispute hots-up
Unions welcome Government intervention in Jaguar dispute

The Jaguar workers have welcomed backing from the “highest level of Government” in their dispute with Ford over the closure of Browns Lane. The plant closure has been a high profile issue at this week’s Labour conference with John Prescott and Patricia Hewitt just two Ministers to voice their support for the workers. In addition,… Read more »