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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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By Ian Dunt The prospect of a graduate tax to pay for university has finally been ruled out, with Vince Cable writing to his colleagues to say it was not going ahead. The business secretary will pledge to Tory and Lib Dem MPs that he would ensure a ‘progressive element’ was added to any rise… Read more »
Ian Dunt Nick Clegg’s attempts to convince his party that cooperation on deficit reduction is in line with liberal philosophy took a beating today when he was made the third most influential right-winger in the country. The Daily Telegraph list put David Cameron in the top spot and George Osborne in second place. But Mr… Read more »
