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BASC Scotland raises concerns over firearms licensing report

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has expressed concerns over a potential increase in the cost of firearms licensing applications in Scotland, following the publication of a Westminster committee report. The Scottish Affairs Committee’s report, published today, draws together a conclusion following its recent inquiry on firearms licensing regulations in Scotland. The committee’s… Read more »

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Failing trust managers could be replaced by private ones
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The government is expected to announce its plan to hand over some failing NHS hospitals to the private sector later today. Some of Britain’s worst NHS hospitals would be taken in hand by other primary care trusts but others could find their management switched to private firms, it is believed. Health minister Ben Bradshaw will… Read more »

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The Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) progress in fielding the Chinook Mk3 helicopters has been criticised in a National Audit Office (NAO) report today. The report claims that the delays have made the shortage of helicopters supporting overseas operations even worse. Had the MoD been quicker to progress the technical project designed to make the Mk3… Read more »