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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 chancellor has said he will be setting out plans to restore confidence in the banking system soon and repeated his commitment to do “whatever it takes” to stabilise the banking system. Alistiar Darling will statement to MPs on Monday on the financial crisis at the first parliamentary session after the summer recess. The government… Read more »
Peter Mandelson has said he will be “joined at the hip” to the prime minister from now on. The new business secretary being interviewed by the Observer newspaper said that although he and Gordon Brown had in the past had a difficult relationship, they had never completely neglected their friendship. Mr Mandelson told the Observer:… Read more »
