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Answer NRW’s call for evidence on wild bird licensing says BASC
BASC delivers more training for police firearms enquiry officers

BASC has helped deliver a pilot course for police firearms enquiry officers (FEOs) aimed at giving them hands-on experience of the types of guns and shooting activities they are likely to encounter in their work. The course was run earlier in September at Bisley Shooting Ground under the auspices of the British Shooting Sports Council,… Read more »

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MDU hopes for positive impact on claims costs after change to PI discount rate in Scotland and Northern Ireland

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) welcomed news that the personal injury discount rate (PIDR) in Scotland and Northern Ireland is to be increased, potentially saving millions of pounds in the costs of compensation payments. Following a review, the Government Actuary has determined that, with effect from today, the PIDR in Northern Ireland and Scotland should be increased to +0.5%… Read more »

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Minister launches Charity Tribunal
Charities given means to challenge commission rulings

Smaller, less well-funded charities will find it easier to appeal against rulings from the Charity Commission with the creation of a new Charity Tribunal. The tribunal is designed to offer charities a faster and cheaper alternative to challenging the commission’s decisions than through the High Court, which has been the only recourse up until now…. Read more »

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Private schools told to defend charitable tax breaks
MPs to quiz private school heads over charitable status

MPs are to quiz private school heads as independent schools are placed under pressure to justify their charitable status. The Charities Commission today published a report warning charities cannot be “exclusive clubs” as the public benefit is “very limited” if only a few people can join or access their services. This places pressure on independent… Read more »