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BASC and Natural England meet to talk wildfowling

BASC has recently organised three Introduction to Wildfowling workshops for Natural England (NE) staff. The events were aimed at equipping NE staff with the knowledge and understanding of wildfowling which would ultimately help them make informed, pragmatic consenting decisions on protected and designated sites. More than 40 NE staff, as well as members of local… Read more »

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Eat Game Awards raises record funds for charity

Eat Game is delighted to announce that this year’s Eat Game Awards raised a record amount of donations for the Country Food Trust. The awards, which took place last week, raised £2,255 for the charity, which was once again selected as our charity of the year. With the Eat Game Awards celebrating the contributions of… Read more »

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Brown launches 'Breton Woods Two'
Brown launches ‘Bretton Woods Two’

Gordon Brown is meeting EU leaders to establish a new system of global finance, dubbed ‘Breton Woods Two’ by observers. With the markets responding relatively favourably to government stakeholding of banks, increased liquidity and guaranteed interbank lending, leaders have their eyes set on the next stage of economic recovery. Over the last week EU states… Read more »

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Rail passengers face above-inflation fare hikes
Rail passengers face fare hikes and overcrowding

Rail passengers face overcrowding and above-inflation rises in fares despite improvements to the system. The National Audit Office (NAO) said since the Department for Transport took over the franchising process from the Strategic Rail Authority in 2005, the taxpayer has received better value for money. Subsidies from the taxpayer for train services are expected to… Read more »