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The failure of firearms licensing departments to prioritise resources is having a significant impact on participation in shooting sports and on the gun trade in England and Wales. Dozens of firearms licensing departments across the two countries are beset with significant delays and backlogs. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), the UK’s largest… Read more »
The shooting community and local gamekeepers successfully delivered Let’s Learn Moor 2022, showcasing the benefits of sustainable grouse moor management alongside key partner organisations. Three thousand children from schools across the North of England have had a chance to ‘rescue’ their teachers with the help of mountain rescue teams, solve rural crimes with the police and… Read more »
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By politics.co.uk staff A Liberal Democrat MP accused of seducing a female constituent has flatly denied any improper involvement. It was alleged in the Sunday Times that Mike Hancock, MP for Portsmouth South, who is married, had exploited the vulnerability of a 36-year old woman, known to have mental health problems. A spokesman for Mr… Read more »
By Peter Wozniak Michael Ashcroft reportedly transferred millions of pounds into a trust fund just one day before new tax rules would have seen him pay a hefty inheritance tax bill. The Conservative party deputy chairman, due to step down from his political role, allegedly moved his £17 million stake in the Impellam Group, his… Read more »
