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First ever UK helpline launched to support ex-religious people and people leaving cults

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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DDU highlights challenges in proposed changes to registration of overseas-qualified dentists

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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Government launches new youth volunteering scheme today

By politics.co.uk staff Young people will be encouraged to volunteer in their community following today’s launch of the Youth Community Action programme. The Department for Children, Schools and Families has combined with V, the National Young Volunteers’ service to launch the scheme which will involve youngsters aged 14 to 16 in activities to benefit their… Read more »

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Sketch: A Commons love-in

There’s an ancient myth the Palace of Westminster will collapse if “it’s an end of an era” is said 500 times in half an hour. It was disproved on Thursday evening. By Alex Stevenson The chamber of the House of Commons is usually a place of conflict, bitterness, even hatred. The two sets of benches… Read more »