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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David Miliband says the formal handover of security responsibilities in Basra province to the Iraqi army is a ‘step in the right direction’ for Iraq itself. The foreign secretary was in attendance as control of the southern province, under British control since early 2003, was officially signed over to Iraq’s troops. “For four and a… Read more »
The breakthrough agreement reached at the UN climate change conference in Bali has received a mixed response. Environment secretary Hilary Benn said it was important not to underestimate the importance of the talks and stressed the importance of their inclusiveness. UN climate chief Yvo de Boer said the 11,000 delegates at the conference had provided… Read more »
