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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed the decision by the Court of Appeal to dismiss legal challenges by the RSPB and Mark Avery into Natural England’s research into hen harrier brood management. In confirming the trial brood management scheme is legal, the courts have for a second time dismissed the RSPB… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) is calling on the government to take concerted action to prevent and reduce violence against healthcare staff. In an article published in the MDU journal, which examines cases reported by members, the UK’s leading medical defence organisation found that only a handful of doctors and other healthcare professionals seek advice each… Read more »
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The race for City Hall formally begins today, as nominations open to be the next mayor of London. Ken Livingstone will face at least 12 challengers to a third term as London mayor but his most serious competition comes from Boris Johnson. The latest opinion poll puts the Conservative MP 12 points ahead of the… Read more »
The Conservatives have extended their lead to 13 per cent in ICM’s latest poll. Carried out over the weekend for the Guardian, the weighted survey of 1,003 adults showed the biggest monthly swing since the 2005 election. Labour drop five points from 34 per cent to 29 per cent, while the Conservatives gain five points… Read more »
