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BASC chief executive presents new award to Gleneagles coaches

BASC chief executive Ian Bell has presented awards to coaches at the Gleneagles Shooting and Fishing School after the association partnered with the prestigious Gleneagles Hotel. BASC was appointed to deliver a top tier and in-depth Shotgun Coaching Award programme to all full-time coaches at the school. The award programme is a cornerstone of BASC’s commitment… Read more »

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Rally outside Parliament as MPs to debate assisted dying

Humanists UK and My Death, My Decision (MDMD) will be holding a rally on Parliament Square on 29 April at 15:30 to show their support for assisted dying legislation for the terminally ill and the incurably suffering. On Monday the House of Commons will be holding a Westminster Hall debate on assisted dying after an… Read more »

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King appointed for second term as BoE governor
King to stay at Bank of England

Mervyn King will continue to serve as governor of the Bank of England, it was confirmed this morning. The 59-year-old was reappointed by the Queen after Gordon Brown finally affirmed his confidence in the governor. There had been widespread speculation Mr King’s re-appointment hung in the balance as a result of his initial response to… Read more »

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Darling launches consulation on bank rescue
Darling to extend bank takeover powers

Alistair Darling has unveiled proposals to make it easier for the banking authorities to take over troubled banks. The move will enable the Bank of England and Financial Services Authority (FSA) to launch a secret takeover of a failing bank, in a bid to prevent a repeat of last year’s run on Northern Rock. The… Read more »