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The first BASC Wildlife Fund political reception was held in the Senedd this week, highlighting to cross-party MSs the positive impact sustainable shooting has on conservation efforts and connecting people with their environment. The reception aimed to introduce the BASC Wildlife Fund (BWF) to Members of the Senedd (MSs), showcasing the work of shoots, clubs… Read more »
BASC amendments place the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill on a more ‘workable’ footing. BASC has claimed a significant victory in a crucial vote on the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill, which will ensure that grouse shooting continues unhampered. MSPs in the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee today, 7 February, entered day one of… Read more »
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By politics.co.uk staff Nationalised bank Northern Rock has posted pre-tax losses for 2008 of £1,355.9 million – as it sees more borrowers fall behind on their mortgages. Losses have increased due to customers defaulting on loans – and the second half of the year saw an acceleration of this trend – with second half losses… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff MPs hit out at representatives of the body charged with overseeing government holdings in banks, with claims the organisation would never be taken seriously. Representatives of UK Financial Investments Limited (UKFI) faced a brutal serious of hostile questions by the Treasury select committee, with John Kingman, chief executive and civil servant on… Read more »
