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BASC has welcomed Defra’s announcement that the new General Licence (GL45), which governs the release of pheasants and red-legged partridges on and around certain Special Protection Areas (SPAs), is currently being reviewed. The current licence conditions are based on a medium level of risk of the occurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild… Read more »
The overwhelming majority (80%) of respondents use social media, with 78% using it at least once a day, according to new research undertaken by the Medical Defence Union (MDU). The survey of 1,797 MDU members also revealed that the most popular channels were Facebook which is used by 75% followed by Instagram and YouTube which are… Read more »
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Osama bin Laden has said he will curtail attacks on Europe if it “stops attacking Muslims”. But there will be no let-up in attacks on the United States. The news comes after an audio-tape, reportedly from Osama bin Laden, was aired by the al-Arabiya satellite channel. “I offer a truce to [Europe] with a commitment… Read more »
Britain is reportedly replacing its current envoy in Iraq, just weeks after his appointment. David Richmond will return to London from Baghdad and an as yet unnamed diplomat will replace him in the post. The new appointee will become the first ambassador to Iraq. Mr Richmond took over as the UK’s special representative in Iraq… Read more »
