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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 »
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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The government is to adopt a “more cautious approach” to biofuels following the latest scientific review of the energy source. Transport secretary Ruth Kelly told MPs that the government will consult on slowing down the rate of increase in the controversial renewable transport fuel obligation (RTFO). This could result in the rate being slowed to… Read more »
How the UK can reduce its carbon emissions by increasing the use of renewable energy sources is set to be outlined today by the government. It is expected that a target of 15 per cent of the UK’s energy coming from renewable sources by 2020 will be announced. Anticipated details on how the UK can… Read more »
