*Comment & Analysis
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has congratulated Cumbria Police for the significant progress it has made on tackling firearms licensing delays. The force has announced that it has successfully cleared a backlog of 1,795 non-complex firearm applications. The announcement follows a series of positive and productive meetings between BASC and senior officers… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) is urging the government to consult on proposals to address the cost of clinical negligence. The call was made following the publication of the MDU’s annual report and accounts, in which the organisation said the current situation was ‘unsustainable.’ The MDU reported that during 2023, it closed 80% of medical claims… Read more »
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