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Firearms licensing inconsistencies “are symptomatic of wider police failures”

A major overhaul of the firearms licensing service has been called for following an investigation by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). Through a series of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, the report found significant inconsistences in the service provided by the 42 separate firearms licensing departments in England and Wales. The figures show that… Read more »

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BASC respond to the England Deer Strategy

Following the publication of the England Deer Management Strategy, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) head of deer management Martin Edwards said: “The government’s commitment to tackling the growing deer population in the UK is commendable. However, it will only succeed if it has the support of every deer manager, the majority of… Read more »

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Rolls-Royce workers strike

Rolls-Royce workers strike Ninety-six engineers at Rolls-Royce in Bristol are striking in support of a sacked trade union official. Workers at the military aircraft engine maker’s site at Filton in Bristol downed tools “indefinitely” as of midnight in sympathy with Amicus convenor Jerry Hicks. Rolls-Royce sacked Mr Hicks last month, accusing him of organising unofficial… Read more »

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Ken Clarke says no to euro

Kenneth Clarke, former Tory chancellor, has labelled the fledgling European single currency “a failure” and the constitution “effectively dead”. The apparent sudden change by the self-confessed pro-European has been read as a political gesture to increase his support among Tory eurosceptics, should he put his name forward for the party leadership. In an interview with… Read more »