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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 »
Responding to recently announced proposals by the Department of Health and Social Care on provisional registration for overseas-qualified dentists, John Makin, head of the Dental Defence Union (DDU), said: “It’s important that the GDC makes the process of registration for colleagues who qualified overseas as smooth as possible while discharging its key duty, that of ensuring patient… Read more »
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The leader of the GMB union has been suspended by the national executive in the latest stage of the long running dispute. Kevin Curran was elected by a wide majority through an all-postal ballot nearly two years ago. But the union’s ruling council has launched an investigation into allegations of vote rigging. Mr Curran vigorously… Read more »
Former Home Secretary David Blunkett has called on the English to reclaim their sense of national identity. In a lecture to the Institute of Public Policy Research yesterday, Mr Blunkett, said the sense of “Englishness” had to be seized back from nationalist groups in Britain. He reflected on the way the Irish celebrate St Patrick’s… Read more »