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BASC issues warning over fraudulent online firearms sales

BASC is urging certificate holders to remain vigilant following reports from West Mercia Police of attempted online fraud involving firearms. Two certificate holders were recently approached online by an individual attempting to unlawfully acquire firearms. The suspect used a photograph of a genuine firearms certificate issued by Hampshire Constabulary. The certificate is not believed to… Read more »

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Brown has led a trend for borrowing
Brown’s economic legacy on a ‘fragile high’

Gordon Brown is leaving his ten-year tenure as chancellor “on a high” but risks leaving behind a legacy of debt, an influential economic forecast has concluded. Describing Mr Brown as the “champion of borrowing”, Ernst and Young’s ITEM club’s spring forecast reports that the government has taken the lead in making individuals and firms “overly… Read more »

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Hewitt promises 'choice for all'
Hewitt launches ‘gimmicky’ patient choice website

Disadvantaged groups will benefit most from new government initiatives designed to extend patient choice in the NHS, the health secretary Patricia Hewitt has claimed. Unveiling an internet-focused approach to patient choice, Ms Hewitt promised that disadvantaged groups would be able to access the service, announcing plans to train librarians to help people use the new… Read more »