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BASC and Natural England meet to talk wildfowling

BASC has recently organised three Introduction to Wildfowling workshops for Natural England (NE) staff. The events were aimed at equipping NE staff with the knowledge and understanding of wildfowling which would ultimately help them make informed, pragmatic consenting decisions on protected and designated sites. More than 40 NE staff, as well as members of local… Read more »

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Eat Game Awards raises record funds for charity

Eat Game is delighted to announce that this year’s Eat Game Awards raised a record amount of donations for the Country Food Trust. The awards, which took place last week, raised £2,255 for the charity, which was once again selected as our charity of the year. With the Eat Game Awards celebrating the contributions of… Read more »

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A new system of "day" fines would take into account the ability of the offender to pay
Critics attack ‘high fines for high earners’

Opposition politicians have attacked the Government over proposals to link fines for minor offences to earnings. The Conservatives are warning that the fines would hit the middle classes, while the Liberal Democrats said it could undermine public confidence in the justice system. Under the Management of Offenders and Sentencing Bill, published on Thursday, a new… Read more »

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Conservatives think plans to introduce a levy on pubs is a panic measure
Ministers accused of “panicking” over pub levy

The Government has again come in for criticism over its plans for a reform of licensing laws that could lead to 24-hour drinking. The Conservatives have accused the Government of “panicking” following reports that it plans to introduce a levy on pubs and clubs to help pay for the cost of policing its licensing law… Read more »