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BASC is advising members that the European Commission (EC) is considering changes to the EU rules that impact the trade of poultry eggs and birds from areas hit by Avian Influenza (AI). The EU may amend rules on surveillance requirements for imported poultry eggs and birds from Disease Control Zones, from a minimum of 90… Read more »
Proposed plans for firearms licensing officers to be annually accredited and assessed in England and Wales will enhance consistency across the licensing system, according to BASC. The proposal was publicly made by Andy Marsh, chief executive at the College of Policing, during a Home Affairs Committee policing priorities inquiry session earlier this month. In giving evidence… Read more »
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By politics.co.uk staff Alistair Darling is reportedly beginning a series of meetings with Cabinet colleagues to discuss which areas of public spending can be cut. The BBC reported the chancellor was due to spend much of today talking with ministers about which programmes, if any, they would be prepared to see culled from their departments…. Read more »
By Alex Stevenson The new head of Britain’s forces in Afghanistan and US four-star general David Petraeus admitted concerns about time pressure in separate speeches in London last night. Major General Sir Nick Carter warned that troops in Afghanistan “don’t have the luxury of time” as he pressed the importance of showing improvements rapidly. He… Read more »
