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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 »
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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By Peter Wozniak William Hague has told Iran Britain will not let up international pressure over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. The foreign secretary met his opposite number Manouchehr Mottaki at a planned rendez-vous at the UN, where the two men exchanged views. Mr Hague stated prior to the meeting: “We agreed to sanctions in June… Now… Read more »
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg raises Iraq in his first conference speech to party delegates as deputy prime minister:
