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New YouGov polls show that both the public and MPs are overwhelmingly in favour of legal recognition of humanist marriages in England and Wales. The data has been released on the eve of a House of Commons debate. It shows that support is consistent across all parties and all religious groups, and underlines Humanists UK’s… Read more »
BASC is urging certificate holders to remain vigilant following reports from West Mercia Police of attempted online fraud involving firearms. Two certificate holders were recently approached online by an individual attempting to unlawfully acquire firearms. The suspect used a photograph of a genuine firearms certificate issued by Hampshire Constabulary. The certificate is not believed to… Read more »
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By Doireann Ronayne Government attempts to consult on post office closures are seen as “window dressing” by the public, according to a damning new report by an influential committee of MPs. In a damning indictment of the government’s treatment of the post office network, the committee of public accounts found the financial benefits of closures… Read more »
By Emmeline Saunders The chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) denied being ruling over a ‘climate of fear’ while being questioned by a Commons committee today on the resignation of four former commissioners. Trevor Phillips, who has proved a controversial figure since he took up the chair, faced criticism from former commissioners… Read more »
