Constitutional Reform
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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The government has announced plans to devolve further powers to local levels in an effort to encourage economic development in the country’s poorest areas. Regional Assemblies are to be scrapped and replaced by Development Agencies. Local authorities will be given strengthened powers to encourage the economic performance of their area. The government plans to use… Read more »
The government has promised to eradicate the alleged abuse of lobby passes. According to the Times newspaper, lobbyisists and pressure groups have been given privileged access to Westminster by peers. The government responded with a pledge to investigate the matter and stamp out any abuses. Lords are supposed to issue passes to their secretaries and… Read more »
