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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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The Government’s drive to reduce poverty among children and pensioners may be working, but childless adults are facing increased poverty. The finding comes in a new report by the New Policy Institute for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. It finds that poverty in Britain is continuing to decline, but on a number of indicators some trends… Read more »
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has said he will outline a “patriotic vision” of Britain’s future in the forthcoming Pre-Budget Report. The report on Thursday is being interpreted as a mini manifesto on what Labour aims to deliver in an historic third term of office. Gordon Brown told an audience at the Political Studies Association… Read more »
