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BASC outlines key demands in licensing fees review

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) will not accept “rewarding failure” in the upcoming review of firearms licensing fees in England, Scotland and Wales. The review has been launched by the Home Office. A Fees Working Group, which includes representatives from BASC and the British Shooting Sports Council, has been set up. Its… Read more »

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BASC stands up for pest control against legal challenge

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) will once more stand up for lawful pest control activities as anti-shooting group, Wild Justice, launch new legal attack. According to Wild Justice they are seeking legal action against the general licence to prevent serious damage to livestock, foodstuffs for livestock, crops, vegetables, fruit, fisheries or inland… Read more »

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US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said Monday that his government’s assessment of Iraq’s capacity for weapons of mass destruction (WMD) would stand the test of time. On board an aircraft en route to Portugal, where he will begin a four-day European visit, with scheduled stops in Albania, Germany and Brussels for NATO meetings, Mr. Rumsfeld… Read more »

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Blair-Brown push for pro-EU consensus
Blair-Brown push for pro-EU consensus

Prime Minister Tony Blair and Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown will today share a joint press conference in a bid to set the record straight on Britain’s desire to have a full and leading role in the European Union. At Downing Street, the pair will set out Britain’s long-term strategic goal of partnering Europe… Read more »