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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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Manchester United and England star Wayne Rooney is children’s choice for Prime Minister, according to a new poll. The teenage prodigy came out ahead of novelist JK Rowling’s character Harry Potter, former Busted singer Charlie Simpson, McFly star Danny Jones and current PM Tony Blair. Big issues for children in the run-up to the general… Read more »
In a controversial move, speed cameras have been introduced on the M4 between junctions 14 and 18. This section of motorway is one of the busiest in the UK and the police are using mobile camera units to bring down driver speeds to the legal limit of 70 miles per hour. Drivers found to be… Read more »
