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Royal Mail has shelved plans to impose a blanket ban on the carriage of knives which would have unfairly penalised the shooting community and hundreds of small businesses across the country. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) wrote to Royal Mail’s chief executive pointing out that the ban would severely impact retailers across the… Read more »
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has written to the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lorna Slater, ahead of a major consultation into deer management changes in Scotland. The consultation which closes on Friday 29 March, raises six key themes around deer management changes. BASC has serious concerns regarding many… Read more »
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The inquiry set up to examine pre-war intelligence on Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction is to meet behind close doors. The Butler Inquiry committee – which met on Wednesday – said it would consult in private to ensure impartiality. Evidence gathering will begin in April, with a report drawn up before the summer parliamentary recess…. Read more »
Britain’s relationship with Germany should not be disfigured forever by differences of opinion over last year’s US-led war in Iraq, Tony Blair said last night. The prime minister was speaking after a dinner reception in Berlin – described as “extremely constructive” – with Chancellor Schroeder. Mr Blair said it was up to Germany whether it… Read more »
