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BASC and Natural England meet to talk wildfowling

BASC has recently organised three Introduction to Wildfowling workshops for Natural England (NE) staff. The events were aimed at equipping NE staff with the knowledge and understanding of wildfowling which would ultimately help them make informed, pragmatic consenting decisions on protected and designated sites. More than 40 NE staff, as well as members of local… Read more »

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Eat Game Awards raises record funds for charity

Eat Game is delighted to announce that this year’s Eat Game Awards raised a record amount of donations for the Country Food Trust. The awards, which took place last week, raised £2,255 for the charity, which was once again selected as our charity of the year. With the Eat Game Awards celebrating the contributions of… Read more »

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British troops are no longer needed in southern Iraq, according to prime minister Nouri al-Maliki Mr al-Maliki told the Times newspaper that apart from few troops potentially needed for training and technical issues, the rest of the 4,100 troops stationed in Iraq were not needed. “We thank them for the role they have played, but… Read more »

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Mandelson becomes peer amid controversy
Mandelson becomes peer amid controversy

Peter Mandelson has been made a peer this afternoon, as controversy swirls around him concerning his payoff from the roll of European trade commissioner. Mr Mandelson will continue to receive £234,000 over the next three years in taxpayers’ money, in addition to a ministerial income of £104,386. This comes in addition to a generous EU… Read more »