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BASC responds to Scottish Government’s announcement on deer management

Scotland’s Net Zero Secretary today announced the government’s climate change plans, including details on how these new measures will affect deer management in Scotland. The Scottish Government has stated they ‘will build on the current Cairngorms Deer Pilot to develop a national scheme which incentivises increased management and investment in the venison supply chain’. Peter… Read more »

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'Better deal' for private dental patients
‘Better deal’ for private dental patients

Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt today announced plans to make private dentistry more transparent and accountable. Her move follows a report earlier this year by the Office of Fair Trading which highlighted problems for consumers in using private dental care. The Department of Trade and Industry (Dti) has called for clearer information on prices… Read more »

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Blair defends EU reform plans
Blair defends EU reform plans

Tony Blair has defended current plans for reform of the European Union as it prepares for enlargement. Delivering a statement to the Commons following the EU summit in Greece last week, the Prime Minister said that the draft EU constitution would provide a valuable blueprint on which to clarify national competences ahead of expansion. And… Read more »