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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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The Metropolitan police commissioner has survived a vote of no confidence. A majority at the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) backed its embattled commissioner Sir Ian Blair, who has repeatedly resisted calls to resign. A jury at the Old Bailey ruled earlier this month that the Metropolitan police had put the public at risk on July… Read more »
Home information packs (Hips) will be rolled-out to all properties from December 14th, the government confirmed today. Currently only houses with three or more bedrooms are liable for the Hips, which include an energy performance certificate (EPC). After a staggered start, housing minister Yvette Cooper today confirmed all sellers will need a Hip before marketing… Read more »