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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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By politics.co.uk staff Britain had just four days of natural gas in storage during the recent cold weather, it has been revealed. Figures from the National Grid showed a new low of 11,830 GWh on February 20th, enough to meet four days of average gas demand. The Conservatives have accused the government of complacency on… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff The chain of emails detailing Department of Health (DoH), Office of National Statistics (ONS) and Downing Street officials’ disagreements over the release of knife crime data has been made public. The series of emails, released by the Public Administration select committee shows DoH and ONS officials opposing releasing the publication of the… Read more »
