Poverty
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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Up to 100,000 households could be lifted out of fuel poverty after the government persuaded the UK’s six largest energy suppliers to increase the amount they spend on social programmes. The six will invest £225 million to help households offset the rising cost of fuel bills. Energy secretary John Hutton secured the deal with Centrica,… Read more »
The government has renewed its commitment to ending rough sleeping as far as possible. Housing minister Iain Wright has announced a new action plan to bring the number of people sleeping rough to as close to zero as practically possible. Homelessness charities have welcomed the commitment, which renews a stalled pledge made by former prime… Read more »
