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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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The proposal increases pre-charge detention to 42-days
Analysis: 42-days

There are always two separate stories to be told on the day of an important parliamentary vote. The first is about what will change in the country, and the second about the endless drama of party fortunes. Tonight, at least, this is a relatively simple one. Brown’s win means attacks on his leadership qualities will… Read more »

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Ms Spelman's case could come under investigation
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Caroline Spelman’s employment of her nanny using taxpayer funds could be investigated by the parliamentary commissioner for standards. Following a meeting with Ms Spelman yesterday, John Lyon, the Westminster sleaze watchdog, said he was “carefully considering” whether to investigate the Tory chairman. While it would be, in his own words, “exceptional” to investigate a case… Read more »