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BASC has welcomed Defra’s announcement that the new General Licence (GL45), which governs the release of pheasants and red-legged partridges on and around certain Special Protection Areas (SPAs), is currently being reviewed. The current licence conditions are based on a medium level of risk of the occurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild… Read more »
The overwhelming majority (80%) of respondents use social media, with 78% using it at least once a day, according to new research undertaken by the Medical Defence Union (MDU). The survey of 1,797 MDU members also revealed that the most popular channels were Facebook which is used by 75% followed by Instagram and YouTube which are… Read more »
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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 »
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 »
