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HRH The Princess Royal is the new BASC Patron

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) is delighted to announce Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal as the Association’s new Patron.   In response to her acceptance, BASC Council chairman, Eoghan Cameron, said: “We are privileged that The Princess Royal has accepted the invitation to become our new Patron. The news has been warmly welcomed… Read more »

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Nick takes top spot in BASC .410 World Championships for the fourth time

Nick Beavis has been crowned the winner of this year’s BASC .410 World Championships – the fourth time he has won. The clay shooting competition, which celebrated its 20th anniversary this year, was held at the Dovey Valley Shooting Ground, Llanwrin, over the weekend. More than 100 participants travelled from all over the UK to take part,… Read more »

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Lord Warner quits as health minister
Health minister Lord Warner resigns

Lord Warner, the health minister with responsibility for NHS delivery, is to retire at the end of the year, Downing Street announced yesterday. The prime minister’s official spokesman said it was a “personal decision” and the peer, who is 66, wanted to spend more time with his family. He denied Lord Warner’s departure was anything… Read more »

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MPs condemn financial mismanagement in the NHS
NHS deficits ‘damaging patient care’

MPs have today warned that cuts in staff and training budgets made by NHS trusts struggling to balance their books are “unacceptable” and are damaging patient care. In a highly critical new report, the health select committee also warns that “soft” services such as mental health and public health services are suffering under new savings… Read more »