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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 Alex Stevenson The opposition could be the most vulnerable party when it comes to dealing with the deficit, Douglas Alexander has warned. The shadow work and pensions secretary used an article appearing in the Guardian newspaper to warn that the cuts combined with positive poll ratings risked tricking Labour supporters into thinking outright opposition… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff Councils will have an extra £162 million to spend on helping people leave hospital more quickly, Andrew Lansley has announced. The health secretary said the money had been found from ‘efficiency savings’ and would be available for the current financial year. It will target social care support for elderly people leaving hospital,… Read more »
