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The Chief Constable of Cumbria police has committed additional resources to firearms licensing in the region to cut delays for certificate renewals. BASC’s head of firearms, Martin Parker, met with the Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary, Rob Carden, on Monday 29 April to discuss the service delivered by his force to certificate holders in the… Read more »
BASC’s head of firearms Bill Harriman has written to the Chief Constable of West Mercia Police to challenge its decision to make all applications for firearms and shotgun certificates online only. The force announced this week that from 1 May printed applications would no longer be accepted. In a letter to Chief Constable Alex Murray,… Read more »
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Labour has accused former health secretary Matt Hancock of failing to place a “protective ring” around care homes during the pandemic. As health secretary, Mr Hancock repeatedly insisted that care homes were being protected, a line Labour has cast doubt on after the uncovering of leaked WhatsApp messages the then-health secretary sent through Covid. The… Read more »