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BASC urges caution over possible changes to EU trade rules

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 »

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College of Policing plans will enhance firearms licensing consistency

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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Final debate took place in Birmingham
8m watched final leaders’ debate

By politics.co.uk staff Eight million people watched the final leaders’ debate last night. Overnight viewing figures confirmed the final 90-minute debate, hosted by the BBC in Birmingham, achieved nearly double the 4.1 million audience of Sky’s debate last week. The larger than expected audience, which took place on the crucial election issue of the economy,… Read more »

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The campaigns spread out from Birmingham this morning
Parties hit the campaign trail to keep up debate momentum

By politics.co.uk staff All three major parties hit the campaign trail today in a bid to maintain the momentum from last night’s TV debate. Looking increasingly tired and weary, the three men set off with a message to voters that they won last night’s debate. Gordon Brown, Peter Mandelson and Harriet Harman were in Birmingham… Read more »