BASC has welcomed a government decision to launch a public consultation on a proposal to remove sound moderators from firearms licensing controls. Launched today, the Home Office consultation seeks views on proposals to amend the definition of firearm in section 57(1)(d) of the Firearms Act 1968, removing the reference to sound moderators. Currently, sound moderators… Read more »
Humanists UK is proud to announce the launch of the only UK-based dedicated helpline for so-called ‘apostates’ – people who leave high-control religions or cults. Reflecting a growing need in the UK, the move marks a significant expansion of Humanists UK’s long-standing ‘Faith to Faithless’ support programme. Recognising the highly specific and often harrowing issues… Read more »
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No-one will have to wait longer than 18 weeks for a hospital appointment if Labour wins a third term, Prime Minister Tony Blair said today. Unveiling a health ‘mini-manifesto’, he said the pledge showed Labour was determined to keep “driving forward” improvements in the NHS. Waiting times have previously been measured from the date an… Read more »
Local government needs to be radically reformed if it is to meet the needs of modern society. That is the conclusion of think-tank the New Local Government Network (NLGN), which argues that both larger city level councils and smaller community organisations are needed if local democracy is to be revived. Recent attempts to change the… Read more »
