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Gloucestershire Firearms Grant Applications to Resume After BASC Pressure

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed a significant step forward in firearms licensing procedures in Gloucestershire following our sustained pressure and engagement with the county’s new Chief Constable and the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). Despite having announced they were not accepting any grant applications, and that existing applications would take… Read more »

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MDU backs call for more training and support for all doctors

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) responded to the GMC workforce report 2024 which found there needs to be more education and training opportunities for locally employed doctors, many of whom qualified from outside the UK. Dr Udvitha Nandasoma, MDU head of advisory services, said: “The GMC’s latest report highlights that the medical workforce is evolving into one… Read more »

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What Sturgeon’s resignation means for the drugs crisis in Scotland

Sudden news of the Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announcing that she is due to stand down as Leader within months – after eight years – has sent shockwaves through Holyrood and beyond. During a time of political turmoil, her iron-clad grip on the Scottish Parliament is coming to an end. Her legacy will be… Read more »

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Putting Londoners in the driving seat

The Mayor of London has unveiled a new policy on cars which risks further stifling enterprise in the capital and hitting the poor hardest. Aiming to improve air quality in London, Sadiq Khan plans to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to the Greater London boundary in August. Drivers whose vehicles do not meet… Read more »