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Royal Mail rows back on knife ban

Royal Mail has shelved plans to impose a blanket ban on the carriage of knives which would have unfairly penalised the shooting community and hundreds of small businesses across the country. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) wrote to Royal Mail’s chief executive pointing out that the ban would severely impact retailers across the… Read more »

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New deer management orders could contravene human rights according to Scotland’s largest shooting organisation

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has written to the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lorna Slater, ahead of a major consultation into deer management changes in Scotland. The consultation which closes on Friday 29 March, raises six key themes around deer management changes. BASC has serious concerns regarding many… Read more »

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Cameron calls for parents to run schools
Cameron tries to claim co-op movement for Tories

David Cameron has encouraged parents to set up their own schools, claiming this would raise standards. The Conservative leader argues it should be easier for groups of parents to form co-operatives to found their own schools. Mr Cameron said co-ops made up of parents or local residents should be able to demand allocated funding from… Read more »

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Former defence chiefs call for more money
Ex-defence chiefs call for more MoD funding

The government is under renewed pressure to increase military spending after complaints the armed forces lack the resources to fight a war on two fronts. Three former defence chiefs have launched the UK National Defence Association (UKNDA), lobbying the government to increase the military budget. Lord Guthrie, Admiral Lord Boyce and Marshall of the RAF… Read more »