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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has been granted permission by the High Court to bring a judicial review of Defra’s decision to withdraw the general licence (GL43) that allowed the release of gamebirds in certain areas of England. BASC’s ‘Fighting Fund’ is being used to support the High Court challenge. BASC chief executive Ian… Read more »
“Decisions around the state pension triple lock carry huge political significance given the impact on a large proportion of the electorate. Over half of retirees derive the majority of their retirement income from the state pension*, so any changes to the triple lock will have a material impact on the day-to-day lives of millions of… Read more »
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The body responsible for promoting skills and learning in England is cutting 1,300 staff as part of a major restructuring programme, it was announced today. The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) expects to save £40 million on management and running costs, which it says will be redirected to learners. But the PCS union, which represents… Read more »
Drastic policy changes are required if the government is to meet its target of cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 2010, a new report warns. Projections by Cambridge Econometrics suggest that despite efforts to improve carbon efficiency and cut the production of greenhouse gases, the government is on course to miss its self-imposed target. And the… Read more »
