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24 February 2026
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While no new consultation has yet been launched, proposals to align shotgun licensing more closely with rifle controls could have serious implications for pest professionals who rely on shotguns for legitimate, professional use.
PPC119 | PPC LIVE REVIEW
A round-up in PPC119 of the key statistics and figures to come out of PPC Live 2025.
Source: PPC119
04 March 2026
The UK Government has delivered its 2026 Spring Statement, setting out updated economic forecasts but announcing no new tax or spending policies. Rosina Robson shares her takeaways from the Statement and analyses.
17 February 2026
BPCA has launched BPCA Insider, a new WhatsApp community noticeboard designed to give members and volunteers quick, direct updates from the Association.
29 January 2026
The professional pest management industry is entering a key period of change. As standards rise, the need for a clear, credible and practical career pathway has never been more important.
09 March 2026
The new intensive training programmes are aimed at helping candidates align their real-world experience with the standards required in the formal assessments.
NatureScot has launched a new national awareness campaign encouraging people across Scotland to stop feeding gulls, manage waste responsibly and take steps to gull-proof their homes and businesses.
06 March 2026
BPCA Chief Executive Rosina Robson has been named in the Women in Trade Associations Powerlist 2026
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