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What are the natural capital benefits of shooting?

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has published its inaugural assessment of the Natural Capital benefits of shooting. Natural Capital can be defined as the sum of financial and social benefits we get from our natural environment. This concept has increasingly shaped both international and national environmental policies and is at the core… Read more »

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Unsustainable pressure on NHS affecting patient care – MDU says

Responding to a report by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman into complaints about cancer care, Dr Udvitha Nandasoma, Medical Defence Union (MDU) head of advisory services said: “The report by England’s NHS Ombudsman of outcomes for cancer patients is yet more evidence of the unsustainable pressure on NHS staff. Our members working in the NHS are… Read more »

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Leaves on the line threaten rail delays
Leaves on the line threaten rail delays

Network Rail has warned passengers that they may suffer delays on the railways this week due to leaves on the line. The annual problem, which causes disruption to passengers every Autumn, has been exacerbated by high winds and rain. Network Rail say that they are working hard to tackle the issue that many passengers feel… Read more »

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Howard pledges tax cuts
Howard pledges tax cuts

Michael Howard has promised to cut taxes if elected both Conservative leader and then prime minister. As yet Mr Howard is the only candidate to come forward for the party leadership following the ousting of Iain Duncan Smith. He has used a newspaper article to promise his party would cut taxes if elected. Writing in… Read more »