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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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Outspoken British MP George Galloway arrived in Tehran this week to participate in celebrations marking the first year of broadcasting for Iran’s international news channel, PressTV. ‘Gorgeous George’ presents two shows on the English language channel Comment and The Real Deal and each enjoy repeated re-broadcasts after first going out live from PressTV’s London studios…. Read more »
The government has managed to head off a Labour rebellion over the 10p tax rate but only after promises from chancellor Alistair Darling to return to the issue. Labour rebels were pressuring the Treasury to do something for the estimated £1.1 million people were have not yet been fully compensated. They say the £2.7 billion… Read more »
