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Scotland snaring ban would be a “catastrophic blow” to threatened bird species A decision by the Scottish government to ban the use of snares would prove to be catastrophic to threatened bird species in the country including the iconic capercaillie. BASC Scotland put forward proposals for the retention of modern snares as part of the… Read more »
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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has met key members of North Wales Police Crime Commission and the firearms licensing department to address concerns following a recent meeting of the North Wales Police and Crime Panel. During the meeting, in September, it was suggested that people should have a firearms licence for each gun they… Read more »
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Labour leader Keir Starmer is set has told the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) conference in Birmingham today that a government led by him would be “pragmatic” on migrant workers as part of a national “strategy for growth”. However he will added that the UK should put an end the “cheap labour” model for growth… Read more »
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Rishi Sunak told the House of Commons that, “No blame can be placed on a country [Ukraine] trying to defend itself against such a barrage. The blame belongs solely to Russia”. During the bombardment of Ukraine on Tuesday, an explosion took place in eastern Poland. An investigation is ongoing, but early reports suggest it… Read more »
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