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BASC issues warning to Minister ahead of final Grouse Bill debate

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has issued a letter to Jim Fairlie, Scotland’s Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, urging for further amendments to be made at the final stage of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill. It comes as the Bill nears the final stage of a debate on March 19… Read more »

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What are the natural capital benefits of shooting?

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has published its inaugural assessment of the Natural Capital benefits of shooting. Natural Capital can be defined as the sum of financial and social benefits we get from our natural environment. This concept has increasingly shaped both international and national environmental policies and is at the core… Read more »

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Greg Hands running is in the safe Conservative seat of Chelsea and Fulham
Interview: Greg Hands

politics.co.uk spoke to a Conservative candidate in west London cruising cheerfully to what is expected to be a win. By Marina Kim “Who is Greg Hands?” asked a friend of mine who lives just a street away from his office. “Your local candidate for the Conservatives..” I said as I was heading to interview Hands…. Read more »

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The Odds: Cameron winner in final election debate
The Odds: Cameron winner in final election debate

By Sandamali Zbyszewski Bookies have installed David Cameron as the favourite to win the third and final election debate. Paddy Power has offered 6/5 odds for the Conservative leader while Ladbrokes has given a Cameron win 11/8 odds. The topic in Thursday’s BBC ‘ s debate will be the state of the economy. Many experts… Read more »