The UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), has condemned an incident in the Yorkshire Dales where a nest of hen harrier chicks is suspected of being deliberately destroyed by human activity. North Yorkshire Police is calling for anyone with information about the incident near Whernside earlier this year to… Read more »
BASC is advising members that the European Commission (EC) is considering changes to the EU rules that impact the trade of poultry eggs and birds from areas hit by Avian Influenza (AI). The EU may amend rules on surveillance requirements for imported poultry eggs and birds from Disease Control Zones, from a minimum of 90… Read more »
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Conservative leadership hopeful David Cameron has outlined proposals to introduce tax relief on childcare as part of his vision of a “modern compassionate Conservatism”. The shadow education secretary has broken-off from his holiday in Devon to make the speech, in which talked about various policy ideas – from childcare tax relief to regeneration of urban… Read more »
Families of murder victims could be allowed to stand before a court and speak of their grief, the government has revealed. Under the plans, launched for consultation today, bereaved relatives would be able to address the court after a conviction but prior to sentencing. The proposals, which would also apply to families of manslaughter victims,… Read more »
