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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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Morgan hints at opinion over Iraq war
Welsh voters hear Morgan ‘probably’ opposed Iraq

Welsh leader Rhodri Morgan has said he “probably” would have voted against going to war in Iraq. After repeatedly appearing to dodge questions on his views on the Iraq conflict, the Labour leader said he “probably” would have opposed the war without a second UN resolution. Speaking to BBC Radio Wales, Mr Morgan said he… Read more »

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Labour survive "watershed moment" in Scottish politics
Labour barely survives Scottish Union vote

The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) became the focus of the Scottish election campaign today, where Labour narrowly survived a vote on whether the unions should support them at the Holyrood election. That was immediately followed by a further vote concerning Scottish independence in which delegates in line with Labour policy to overwhelmingly reject calls… Read more »