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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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Sports minister Richard Caborn attacked over drugs comments
Minister under fire over ‘soft’ drugs call

The sports minister came under fire last night for suggesting that athletes should not be banned for using recreational drugs such as cocaine and cannabis. Richard Caborn’s call was condemned by the head of the World Anti-Doping Authority (Wada), Dick Pound, who warned that even if such drugs did not improve performance they did present… Read more »

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Tessa Jowell says London 2012 Olympic games will be on budget
Olympic costs ‘up by £900m’

The cost of the Olympic park in London has already risen by £900 million to £3.3 billion, the culture secretary has confirmed. Tessa Jowell failed to give details of the final budget for the London 2012 games, saying it was currently under review and would be published shortly. However, she insisted they would be delivered… Read more »