The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has been granted permission by the High Court to bring a judicial review of Defra’s decision to withdraw the general licence (GL43) that allowed the release of gamebirds in certain areas of England. BASC’s ‘Fighting Fund’ is being used to support the High Court challenge. BASC chief executive Ian… Read more »
“Decisions around the state pension triple lock carry huge political significance given the impact on a large proportion of the electorate. Over half of retirees derive the majority of their retirement income from the state pension*, so any changes to the triple lock will have a material impact on the day-to-day lives of millions of… Read more »
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Council chiefs in Hartlepool have called on the government to stop a fleet of toxic ships from docking. The four former US Navy vessels are currently heading for the Able UK yard in Hartlepool to be scrapped. However, local councillors have voted unanimously to call on the Transport Secretary, Alastair Darling, to have the ‘ghost… Read more »
The home secretary David Blunkett has declared that the police should face greater democratic accountability. Addressing the Association of Police Authorities, Mr Blunkett also said that local police chiefs should have more freedom from the control of chief constables. Launching a new government green paper, he outlined plans for part of the police authorities to… Read more »
