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New YouGov polls show that both the public and MPs are overwhelmingly in favour of legal recognition of humanist marriages in England and Wales. The data has been released on the eve of a House of Commons debate. It shows that support is consistent across all parties and all religious groups, and underlines Humanists UK’s… Read more »
BASC is urging certificate holders to remain vigilant following reports from West Mercia Police of attempted online fraud involving firearms. Two certificate holders were recently approached online by an individual attempting to unlawfully acquire firearms. The suspect used a photograph of a genuine firearms certificate issued by Hampshire Constabulary. The certificate is not believed to… Read more »
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After a brief sabbatical from scandals following the exit of Dominic Raab, Rishi Sunak’s government faces another round of probity questions courtesy of his home secretary’s conduct over a speeding fine. Suella Braverman is accused of trying to swerve public ignominy by asking impartial civil servants to help arrange a private speed awareness course, with… Read more »
Since Wednesday, a further name has been added to the eclectic catalogue of “lefty lawyers” and political activists blamed for thwarting the government’s small boats agenda. The new individual of concern is, of course, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby — fresh from crowning a new monarch on Saturday. Addressing Britain’s assembled nobles in the… Read more »

