BASC has welcomed Defra’s announcement that the new General Licence (GL45), which governs the release of pheasants and red-legged partridges on and around certain Special Protection Areas (SPAs), is currently being reviewed. The current licence conditions are based on a medium level of risk of the occurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild… Read more »
The overwhelming majority (80%) of respondents use social media, with 78% using it at least once a day, according to new research undertaken by the Medical Defence Union (MDU). The survey of 1,797 MDU members also revealed that the most popular channels were Facebook which is used by 75% followed by Instagram and YouTube which are… Read more »
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Conservative councils will launch a crackdown on environmental crime, including graffiti and vandalism, according to the party leadership. They have promised to take on Labour “street by street” in tackling crime and urban decay. Launching their new “urban alliance” in Tyneside today, frontbencher Theresa May, said: “The Labour Party has neglected and betrayed urban Britain…. Read more »
Tessa Jowell has given the clearest sign yet that sport will play a high profile role in Labour’s next election manifesto. With rising concerns about obesity, ministers are keen to ensure that the UK’s youth remains active, with sport in schools seen as a key factor. In addition to exercise, Labour is likely to push… Read more »
