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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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By the middle of the century, breast cancer services will be unable to cope with the increased challenges caused by an ageing population unless action is taken now, a report from Breast Cancer Care has warned. Publishing its report “Breast Cancer in the UK: What’s the Prognosis?” the organisation’s policy analyst Anna Wood stated that… Read more »
A new development has emerged in the row over whether the Government embellished a security dossier on Iraqi WMD, after an MoD official stated that he is the source quoted by BBC correspondent Andrew Gilligan in claims that the Government had “sexed up” the document. In a written statement, the Ministry of Defence claimed that… Read more »
