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BASC delivers more training for police firearms enquiry officers

BASC has helped deliver a pilot course for police firearms enquiry officers (FEOs) aimed at giving them hands-on experience of the types of guns and shooting activities they are likely to encounter in their work. The course was run earlier in September at Bisley Shooting Ground under the auspices of the British Shooting Sports Council,… Read more »

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MDU hopes for positive impact on claims costs after change to PI discount rate in Scotland and Northern Ireland

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) welcomed news that the personal injury discount rate (PIDR) in Scotland and Northern Ireland is to be increased, potentially saving millions of pounds in the costs of compensation payments. Following a review, the Government Actuary has determined that, with effect from today, the PIDR in Northern Ireland and Scotland should be increased to +0.5%… Read more »

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Starmer dodges questions over 'beergate' gathering
Starmer dodges questions over ‘beergate’ gathering

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said Durham Police have not contacted him over reinvestigating a gathering in the city last April.  Quizzed over the event by ITV’s Good Morning Britain programme earlier today, Starmer explained: “No. I think they [Durham Constabulary] put out a statement last week saying they are not re-investigating. They haven’t… Read more »

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Does Labour risk alienating green-minded voters?
Does Labour risk alienating green-minded voters?

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) most recent report in April has predicted climate catastrophe if the world does not dramatically cut its carbon emissions by 2025, against a predicted increase by 2030. Despite these frightening predictions, the UK Labour Party has to date not mentioned the IPCC report on either its website or… Read more »