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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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A number of Conservative figures have suggested that Michael Howard may have to go as leader sooner rather than later. Mr Howard announced his decision to step down as leader after his general election defeat. However, he said he would not go immediately but would wait until after the autumn party conference. In the meantime,… Read more »
The chairman of the Rail Passengers Council has resigned due to ill health. Stewart Francis was first appointed chair of the RPC in February 2000. He was also due to head up the revamped RPC – in which regional committees will be merged into a single, GB wide organisation – when it comes into existence… Read more »
