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BASC continues to support Police Scotland through training

BASC hosted twenty members of Police Scotland’s Firearms Licensing Team last week as part of an ongoing commitment to provide training support for the force. The two-day program provided participants with an in-depth understanding of key topics related to firearms and shooting, reinforcing the strong working relationship between BASC and Police Scotland. The Continuous Professional… Read more »

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DDU disappointed GDC has decided not to retain in person hearings

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is disappointed that the GDC has decided to hold hearings remotely by default from next year. During the consultation on the issue, the DDU made strong representations to the GDC to explain that such a move could disadvantage certain dental professionals undergoing a fitness to practise investigation. The GDC’s consultation outcome however states… Read more »

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Sketch: Two-man band strike a duff note
Sketch: Two-man band strike a duff note

Theirs is a beautiful relationship: a meeting of minds which has elevated the Liberal Democrats to, er, exactly the same place they were five years ago. By Alex Stevenson In the orange corner: Nick Clegg, the youthful and energetic leader who specialises in bounding out of bed to be fresh-faced in front of the nation’s… Read more »

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The SNP manifesto concentrates on 'local champions'
Salmond launches SNP manifesto

By politics.co.uk staff Alex Salmond has unveiled the Scottish National party (SNP) manifesto for the general election, urging Scots to avoid spending cuts imposed from London. He pledged greater cooperation with Welsh nationalists Plaid Cymru and a restoration of community-based politics. “We will break through the cosy Westminster consensus on cuts,” Mr Salmond said. “There… Read more »