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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has warned that the government’s decision to significantly increase firearms licensing fees poses a threat to rural livelihoods and fails to deal with gross inefficiencies which in many cases provides an unacceptable service. Moreover, an inefficient system is an ineffective system, and this puts public safety at… Read more »
MDU members have committed to donating £5 from their subscriptions resulting in over £40,000 being given to two charities, Doctors in Distress and the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF) during 2024. Since 2021, the MDU has enabled the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF) to support over 500 doctors throughout their medical career, from financial assistance… Read more »
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In January, the number of people in Britain suffering from food insecurity was up 20% from the second half of last year. According to a survey by the Food Foundation charity, 4.7 million adults had experienced food insecurity – equivalent to 8.8% of the population. 1 million adults reported that they or someone in their… Read more »
The current labour shortages across the UK have made headlines and left businesses crying out for staff. From joining bonuses to bids to engage untapped ‘talent pools’, the crisis has forced the hand of employers who are now viewing inclusive hiring in a new light. One such source of labour is people leaving prison. As… Read more »
