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Additional resources for firearms licensing in Cumbria following BASC meeting

The Chief Constable of Cumbria police has committed additional resources to firearms licensing in the region to cut delays for certificate renewals. BASC’s head of firearms, Martin Parker, met with the Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary, Rob Carden, on Monday 29 April to discuss the service delivered by his force to certificate holders in the… Read more »

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BASC challenges illegal move by West Mercia Police

BASC’s head of firearms Bill Harriman has written to the Chief Constable of West Mercia Police to challenge its decision to make all applications for firearms and shotgun certificates online only. The force announced this week that from 1 May printed applications would no longer be accepted. In a letter to Chief Constable Alex Murray,… Read more »

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The Primary Review is examining primary education around the world
Primary ‘basics’ needs improving

Improving basic literacy and numeracy levels should be prioritised in early education, interim reports from the independent Primary Review released today say. The ongoing research project suggests it may be worthwhile concentrating on the “basics” rather than engaging in the hybrid approach towards primary education currently seen in England. The 2003 primary strategy emphasised “enjoyment… Read more »