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BASC and Natural England meet to talk wildfowling

BASC has recently organised three Introduction to Wildfowling workshops for Natural England (NE) staff. The events were aimed at equipping NE staff with the knowledge and understanding of wildfowling which would ultimately help them make informed, pragmatic consenting decisions on protected and designated sites. More than 40 NE staff, as well as members of local… Read more »

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Eat Game Awards raises record funds for charity

Eat Game is delighted to announce that this year’s Eat Game Awards raised a record amount of donations for the Country Food Trust. The awards, which took place last week, raised £2,255 for the charity, which was once again selected as our charity of the year. With the Eat Game Awards celebrating the contributions of… Read more »

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Hughes made his keynote speech to conference today
Hughes: We’re not getting less radical

By Ian Dunt Liberal Democrat ministers have not become any less radical since entering government, Simon Hughes has insisted in his keynote speech to conference. The deputy party leader offered a resolutely loyal speech praising Nick Clegg and defending the party’s decision to enter coalition with the Conservatives. “I am a rock solid supporter of… Read more »

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The UK's overall borrowing remains vast
Spending review: UK public sector borrowing soars to record levels

by Peter Wozniak Britain’s public sector borrowing has broken records, rising to £15.9 billion for August. The increase, larger than that expected by the government, was the result of a spike in inflation leading to higher interest payments on government bonds linked to the retail price index (RPI). The RPI is calculated based on a… Read more »