BASC’s head of firearms Bill Harriman has written to the Chief Constable of West Mercia Police to challenge its decision to make all applications for firearms and shotgun certificates online only. The force announced this week that from 1 May printed applications would no longer be accepted. In a letter to Chief Constable Alex Murray,… Read more »
Humanists UK has reacted to news that the Government is proposing to allow new state schools to discriminate in 100% of their places, condemning the move and calling instead for an end to all discrimination in the state school system. Humanists UK Chief Executive Andrew Copson said: ‘The proposal to allow 100% religious discrimination in… Read more »
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The government is facing a potential revolt from backbenchers about the extent of its welfare reforms. A white paper, to be published by the work and pensions secretary James Purnell, sets out plans to “transform” the lives of those on benefits. The white paper was described as the next step towards a society where virtually… Read more »
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