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Additional resources for firearms licensing in Cumbria following BASC meeting

The Chief Constable of Cumbria police has committed additional resources to firearms licensing in the region to cut delays for certificate renewals. BASC’s head of firearms, Martin Parker, met with the Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary, Rob Carden, on Monday 29 April to discuss the service delivered by his force to certificate holders in the… Read more »

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BASC challenges illegal move by West Mercia Police

BASC’s head of firearms Bill Harriman has written to the Chief Constable of West Mercia Police to challenge its decision to make all applications for firearms and shotgun certificates online only. The force announced this week that from 1 May printed applications would no longer be accepted. In a letter to Chief Constable Alex Murray,… Read more »

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Gordon Brown addresses social care services
Brown tackles social care

Gordon Brown is speaking on the need to reform the UK’s social care system for the elderly today. The prime minister’s comments at the King’s Fund come as the government launches a six-month national debate on care and support services throughout the UK. Mr Brown was speaking before a conference on the opportunities technology offers… Read more »

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Cost of disability benefits could increase by almost 50 per cent in 20 years
Future of UK’s social care under spotlight

Alan Johnson has launched a six-month consultation to determine the future shape of the social care system as the population ages. The health secretary’s announcement follows warnings that in 20 years’ time the cost of disability benefits could increase by almost 50 per cent and a £6 billion ‘funding gap’ for social care is anticipated…. Read more »