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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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By Tobias Benedetto Paying higher rates of benefits to young people to keep them in education, employment or training will eradicate social exclusion and lead to savings in policing and the treatment of addiction, MPs said today. The Children, Schools and Families Committee report said the public sector can deliver more for young people with… Read more »
By Aled Thomas Lancashire police have confirmed they are investigating reports that a 14-year-old boy voted in Wyre yesterday. A spokesman for the force said: “It was reported to us by a third party that a 14-year old voted in the Wyre area yesterday and we are investigating. “The vote would not have made any… Read more »
