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BASC responds to Scottish Government’s announcement on deer management

Scotland’s Net Zero Secretary today announced the government’s climate change plans, including details on how these new measures will affect deer management in Scotland. The Scottish Government has stated they ‘will build on the current Cairngorms Deer Pilot to develop a national scheme which incentivises increased management and investment in the venison supply chain’. Peter… Read more »

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There could be too few GPs in Scotland in next decade, BMA warns
Doctors’ group warns of potential GP shortage

Unless the Scottish government plans carefully for the future of the NHS workforce there could be a shortage of GPs in Scotland, the British Medical Association (BMA) Scotland has warned. The doctors’ group says there could be a GP workforce crisis as too few doctors are being trained to replace those retiring or leaving the… Read more »

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MPs' committee says it is unclear which department is responsible for children's issues
MPs: Clarity needed in departments’ responsibilities

MPs have called for it to be made clear which department is responsible for specific children’s and educational issues. A report from the children, schools and families select committee says greater clarity is needed to address challenges resulting from joint working between various parts of government on issues relating to children. It says the newly-created… Read more »