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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) is advising members to remain vigilant for signs of avian influenza, otherwise known as bird flu, in both wild bird populations and kept birds this winter. The advice is being issued following two confirmed cases of H5N1 Avian Influenza, one near to Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire (highly pathogenic)… Read more »
The Catholic Bishop of Portsmouth, Philip Egan, who has responsibility for Guernsey, has threatened to close three state schools on the Bailiwick after objecting to an aspect of the proposed new anti-discrimination law. The Discrimination Ordinance, which will be debated by the States of Guernsey tomorrow, is set to outlaw religious discrimination, including teaching staff in schools, so… Read more »
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Rumours are circulating around Westminster that business secretary John Hutton could lose his head in the upcoming Cabinet reshuffle. Observers are predicting a minimal reshuffle, with Gordon Brown replacing transport secretary Ruth Kelly and a handful of more junior appointments. But government insiders say the current financial turmoil in the markets requires a heavy hitter… Read more »
Gordon Brown may create a financial emergency committee as part of the limited reshuffle expected shortly, according to reports. Media reports suggest the committee would be modelled on the Cobra emergency committee which addresses civil crises like foot-and-mouth, the London terror attacks of 2005 and last summer’s floods. But Downing Street remains tight-lipped about the… Read more »
