The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has been granted permission by the High Court to bring a judicial review of Defra’s decision to withdraw the general licence (GL43) that allowed the release of gamebirds in certain areas of England. BASC’s ‘Fighting Fund’ is being used to support the High Court challenge. BASC chief executive Ian… Read more »
“Decisions around the state pension triple lock carry huge political significance given the impact on a large proportion of the electorate. Over half of retirees derive the majority of their retirement income from the state pension*, so any changes to the triple lock will have a material impact on the day-to-day lives of millions of… Read more »
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By Ian Dunt Tony Blair must give his evidence to the Iraq war inquiry in public, according to the man chosen to chair the investigation. Sir John Chilcot stressed that all but the most sensitive points must be kept public when he gives his account of events to the committee. The former prime minister is… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff Up to one hundred Romanians have said they will leave Northern Ireland after a recent series of racist attacks. According to the social development minister, Margaret Ritchie, 25 people had already left and another 75 were planning to return home as soon as they could. The Housing Executive said it will pay… Read more »
