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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has been granted permission by the High Court to bring a judicial review of Defra’s decision to withdraw the general licence (GL43) that allowed the release of gamebirds in certain areas of England. BASC’s ‘Fighting Fund’ is being used to support the High Court challenge. BASC chief executive Ian… Read more »
“Decisions around the state pension triple lock carry huge political significance given the impact on a large proportion of the electorate. Over half of retirees derive the majority of their retirement income from the state pension*, so any changes to the triple lock will have a material impact on the day-to-day lives of millions of… Read more »
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UK consumer confidence has fallen to a new low, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Eighty-four per cent of people polled by Nielson for the BRC said the UK was already in recession – up from 65 per cent in May. Only 18 per cent think the recession will be over by the end… Read more »
Biodiversity loss in England remains severe despite government conservation attempts, an environmental audit committee report said today. Serious loss of biodiversity and a rise in local extinctions continue in England and the UK’s overseas territories, harming both the environment and the economy, the report concludes. “The continued deterioration of the natural environment has clear economic… Read more »
