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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By Ian Dunt The leader of the BNP has confirmed he intends to change the party’s membership policy so that it allows non-whites in. The party was in court yesterday after the Equality Human Rights Council (EHRC) tried to have an injunction brought against it for its whites-only membership policy. The case was adjourned for… Read more »
Hopes are rising that Britain’s economic recovery may take place sooner than many analysts expected. The IMF is expected to confirm Budget forecasts – widely derided as over-optimistic – of 0.2 per cent growth in 2010. Last month, chancellor Alistair Darling said the recession was now coming to an end. Meanwhile, London is hosting finance… Read more »
