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Elections for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) will take place on 2 May 2024 and provide the perfect opportunity for the shooting community to find out where local Police and Crime Commissioner candidates stand on firearms licensing. BASC has launched a contact platform which allows you to search for your local PCC candidates by police… Read more »
The legalisation of assisted dying in Jersey has taken another step as proposals have been lodged in the States Assembly. Channel Island Humanists welcomes the proposals, as another part of the British Isle moves closer to a compassionate end-of-life law. The proposals will allow residents of Jersey who are intolerably suffering from a physical, incurable condition… Read more »
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By Ian Dunt Liberal Democrat ministers have not become any less radical since entering government, Simon Hughes has insisted in his keynote speech to conference. The deputy party leader offered a resolutely loyal speech praising Nick Clegg and defending the party’s decision to enter coalition with the Conservatives. “I am a rock solid supporter of… Read more »
by Peter Wozniak Britain’s public sector borrowing has broken records, rising to £15.9 billion for August. The increase, larger than that expected by the government, was the result of a spike in inflation leading to higher interest payments on government bonds linked to the retail price index (RPI). The RPI is calculated based on a… Read more »
