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BASC respond to the England Deer Strategy

Following the publication of the England Deer Management Strategy, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) head of deer management Martin Edwards said: “The government’s commitment to tackling the growing deer population in the UK is commendable. However, it will only succeed if it has the support of every deer manager, the majority of… Read more »

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Northern Ireland Police Service declares Firearms and Explosives Branch “critical incident”

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has declared a “critical incident” due to protracted backlogs of applications within its firearms licensing department.  A critical incident is defined as “Any incident where the effectiveness of the police response is likely to have a significant impact on the confidence of the victim, their family or the community”. The… Read more »

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Nick Clegg has endured a difficult week for his party
Clegg promises free nursery care

By Peter Wozniak Nick Clegg has announced plans for free nursery education for two-year olds as part of his ‘pupil premium’ policy. In a speech in Chesterfield, the deputy prime minister detailed the plans which are designed to invest money to ‘follow’ the poorest children throughout their educational lives. The pupil premium was one of… Read more »

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Schwarzenegger pays a visit to No 10

By Peter Wozniak Downing Street has received a touch of Hollywood stardust today, as Arnold Schwarzenegger visited the prime minister. David Cameron is understood to be firm friends with the actor-turned-governor of California. Following Mr Schwarzenegger’s visit to No 10, he appeared for photos with the prime minister, who joked that he was in Britain… Read more »