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BASC responds to Scottish Government’s announcement on deer management

Scotland’s Net Zero Secretary today announced the government’s climate change plans, including details on how these new measures will affect deer management in Scotland. The Scottish Government has stated they ‘will build on the current Cairngorms Deer Pilot to develop a national scheme which incentivises increased management and investment in the venison supply chain’. Peter… Read more »

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Britain currently holds the rotating presidency of the UN security council
William Hague’s UN speech in full

Foreign secretary William Hague is chairing a session of the United Nations security council session on Sudan. Here’s his opening speech in full: “It is an honour to chair the Security Council for the first time, for what is the most important event of the United Kingdom’s Presidency this month. “This is a defining moment… Read more »

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The UK will work harder to tackle malaria in Africa, Nick Clegg will announce
Clegg to surprise UN with ambitious malaria pledge

By Peter Wozniak The UK will halve the fatalities from malaria in the next five years in at least ten African countries, Nick Clegg will announce at a fringe meeting at the UN today. The deputy prime minister will announce the policy as part of his appearance at the UN Millennium Development Goals summit, for… Read more »