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Welsh general licence users need to “use them or lose them”

Attention now focused on ensuring people do not fall foul of changes.

Welsh general licence users need to “use them or lose them” Read more...

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BASC survey highlights importance of general licences in Scotland

The results from the BASC Scottish general licence survey have highlighted the scale of usage and their importance for economic prosperity.

BASC survey highlights importance of general licences in Scotland Read more...

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Have your say on England general licences, BASC urges members

Defra leading review in close partnership with Natural England.

Have your say on England general licences, BASC urges members Read more...

BASC urges members to respond as General Licence consultation launches in Scotland

Scottish Natural Heritage asks for views during 12-week review

BASC urges members to respond as General Licence consultation launches in Scotland Read more...

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Defra’s general licence report shines light on BASC members’ survey

The results from BASC’s members survey have been highlighted in Defra’s final report on their call for evidence on the future use of general licences.

Defra’s general licence report shines light on BASC members’ survey Read more...

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Take part in BASC survey to protect shooting in Wales

Play your part in NRW general licence review to ensure future licences are fit for purpose.

Take part in BASC survey to protect shooting in Wales Read more...

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New general licences “workable”, BASC tells BBC

Ian Danby spoke on BBC Radio 4’s Farming Today programme.

New general licences “workable”, BASC tells BBC Read more...

Leading organisations respond to new general licences

New licences went live on Friday, 14 June 2019.

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BASC responds to publication of new Defra general licences

BASC chief executive Ian Bell met Michael Gove ahead of announcement.

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BASC responds to delay over Defra’s general licence announcement

“A workable solution is needed in days not weeks,” says BASC.

BASC responds to delay over Defra’s general licence announcement Read more...

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