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BASC was pleased to host the Secretary of State for Defra, Steve Barclay, at the inaugural Northern Gamekeepers’ Conference on Friday 8 March in the historic grounds of the Swinton Estate in Masham, North Yorkshire. The main hall at the Swinton Park Hotel was standing room only as gamekeepers from across the north of England… Read more »
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has issued a letter to Jim Fairlie, Scotland’s Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, urging for further amendments to be made at the final stage of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill. It comes as the Bill nears the final stage of a debate on March 19… Read more »
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Plans for the redevelopment of Edinburgh’s Waverley station were unveiled today by Transport Minister Nicol Stephen. The £150 million redevelopment includes a new entrance from Princes Street – Edinburgh’s main shopping street – and new covered escalators. Aside from improving the passenger environment, the station’s capacity will be extended to accommodate longer rolling stock and… Read more »
Sir Bernard Crick has stepped down as chair of the Advisory Board for Naturalisation and Integration (ABNI). The board was set up to advise the Government on the integration of new British citizens in the aftermath of Sir Bernard’s report recommending the introduction of citizenship classes and ceremonies. At 75 Sir Bernard is set to… Read more »
