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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 stafff The Financial Services Authority (FSA) should investigate the advice councils received which led them to invest in Icelandic banks, an influential committee of MPs has found. The communities and local government select committee wants the FSA to take a more active role in the advice which led to local authorities having £1… Read more »
By Alex Stevenson An intervention against proposed Territorial Army training cuts from No 10 has resulted in another humiliating U-turn for the government. Gordon Brown spoke to defence secretary Bob Ainsworth and chief of the general staff General Sir David Richards yesterday before agreeing to scrap a proposed £20 million reduction. Conservatives are hailing the… Read more »
