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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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Tense discussions between Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union adjourned last night with no sign of a breakthrough The talks, which lasted six hours, will resume again today, aiming to end the nine-day dispute over London weighting allowances. Royal Mail chief executive Adam Crozier has accused union activists of prolonging the dispute, while the… Read more »
The United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency said on Friday that Iran had met its weapons disclosure deadline. But questions remained. The IAEA had set October 31st as the deadline for Iran to declare it was not building nuclear weapons. The head of the IAEA, Mohammad el-Baradei, said Iran’s report, submitted October 23, appeared to… Read more »
