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 »
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 EU has confirmed there will be a second Irish referendum on the Lisbon treaty. Irish delegates have emerged from the summit with secured concessions on key objections, including abortion, Irish neutrality, tax harmonisation and retaining the country’s commissioner. “Forcing the Irish to vote again will undermine the EU’s own legitimacy. What kind of organisation… Read more »
HBOS shareholders approved the merger with Lloyds TSB today surrounded by rowdy protests from trade union Unite. Demonstrators – primarily HBOS workers – were campaigning for staff rights. “Months of unremitting speculation about the future of HBOS has left long-serving employees feeling insecure about their jobs in an organisation they are very faithful to,” said… Read more »
