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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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By Ian Dunt Doctors have voted down a Christian motion which would have allowed them to “share their faith” with patients. The motion, which was made at the British Medical Association (BMA) conference, sought to allow doctors to pray for their patients. “The BMA conference has been very sensible in refusing give this unfettered permission… Read more »
By Alex Stevenson Bingo-lovers defied police in Westminster today to protest against the decline of bingo halls. As a heatwave descended on the capital around 200 protestors gathered opposite parliament to show their frustration at the governments’ tax changes which they blame for the decline. In this year’s Budget the government removed value-added tax from… Read more »
