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BASC sets out positions for lead ammunition consultation

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) will be challenging many of the restriction proposals put forward by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on the use and sale of lead ammunition for outdoor recreational shooting in England, Scotland and Wales. Following detailed analysis of the HSE evidence and proposals, BASC has produced positions… Read more »

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Government Food Strategy slammed as “wholly inadequate” by campaigners warning of a “national food emergency”

The Food and Work Network – a coalition of academics, public health professionals, trade unionists and community activists based at Birkbeck College, University of London – today slammed as “wholly inadequate” the Government’s Food Strategy,  arguing that “it’s time to declare a National Food Emergency” to reflect the gravity of the situation. The Network has… Read more »

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BBC strike suspended

By Ian Dunt A BBC strike set to hit the Tory party conference next week has been suspended. The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) said the corporation made an improved offer to staff over the ongoing pensions dispute. Staff had come under intense pressure to rearrange the strike, with Ed Miliband and prominent political staff… Read more »

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Poll: Labour pulls ahead under Miliband

By Ian Dunt Ed Miliband had reason to be cheerful this morning after a Guardian/ICM poll put Labour ahead of the Tories for the first time since 2007. The party has struggled in the polls since Gordon Brown decided against an early election, but the party is now registering a two-point lead. The improvement comes… Read more »