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BASC urges caution over possible changes to EU trade rules

BASC is advising members that the European Commission (EC) is considering changes to the EU rules that impact the trade of poultry eggs and birds from areas hit by Avian Influenza (AI). The EU may amend rules on surveillance requirements for imported poultry eggs and birds from Disease Control Zones, from a minimum of 90… Read more »

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College of Policing plans will enhance firearms licensing consistency

Proposed plans for firearms licensing officers to be annually accredited and assessed in England and Wales will enhance consistency across the licensing system, according to BASC. The proposal was publicly made by Andy Marsh, chief executive at the College of Policing, during a Home Affairs Committee policing priorities inquiry session earlier this month. In giving evidence… Read more »

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Govt addresses fuel poverty concerns
Govt rolls out help for fuel poor

The government has announced a series of measures addressing fuel poverty issues after a week of pressure about rising fuel prices. Its announcement comes as energy regulator Ofgem calls on the government to target homes classified as suffering from fuel poverty because more than ten per cent of their income goes on gas and electricity… Read more »

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Tony McNulty says the government is in "consensus mode"
42-day pre-charge detention pressure builds

Ministers are hoping to win over rebel Labour MPs who threaten a government defeat on the issue of pre-charge detention. There are just 12 days to go until the Commons is due to vote on pre-charge issues contained in the counterterrorism bill. Months of efforts by the government to persuade MPs and the wider public… Read more »