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The Chief Constable of Cumbria police has committed additional resources to firearms licensing in the region to cut delays for certificate renewals. BASC’s head of firearms, Martin Parker, met with the Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary, Rob Carden, on Monday 29 April to discuss the service delivered by his force to certificate holders in the… Read more »
BASC’s head of firearms Bill Harriman has written to the Chief Constable of West Mercia Police to challenge its decision to make all applications for firearms and shotgun certificates online only. The force announced this week that from 1 May printed applications would no longer be accepted. In a letter to Chief Constable Alex Murray,… Read more »
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IEA: Govt will ‘undermine, not increase’ responsibility
By Peter Wozniak The government’s optimism over yesterday’s growth predictions is unjustified, Labour’s shadow work and pensions secretary will argue later. In a speech to the thinktank Demos today, Douglas Alexander will warn of a “jobless recovery”, with unemployment stubbornly refusing to fall. He will add: “I am worried the government is too complacent about… Read more »