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BASC urges caution over possible changes to EU trade rules

BASC is advising members that the European Commission (EC) is considering changes to the EU rules that impact the trade of poultry eggs and birds from areas hit by Avian Influenza (AI). The EU may amend rules on surveillance requirements for imported poultry eggs and birds from Disease Control Zones, from a minimum of 90… Read more »

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College of Policing plans will enhance firearms licensing consistency

Proposed plans for firearms licensing officers to be annually accredited and assessed in England and Wales will enhance consistency across the licensing system, according to BASC. The proposal was publicly made by Andy Marsh, chief executive at the College of Policing, during a Home Affairs Committee policing priorities inquiry session earlier this month. In giving evidence… Read more »

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Commons committee to investigate Ashcroft affair

By politics.co.uk staff The row over Lord Ashcroft is to be investigated by the public administration committee, it emerged today. The Commons committee is planning on holding a one-off inquiry on Thursday March 18th. This morning, Labour MP Gordon Prentice wrote on his blog: “The issues fall squarely within the committee’s bailiwick. “We keep an… Read more »

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The Tories are more popular with men than women, the polls show
New poll shows Tory lead slipping further

By politics.co.uk staff The Tory lead has slipped to seven per cent, according to a new poll released today. The ComRes poll for the Independent puts the Conservatives on 38%, unchanged since last month, while Labour go up two points to 31%. The Liberal Democrats stand unchanged on 19%. If replicated at a general election,… Read more »