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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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Labour has demanded that parliament be recalled early from summer recess to tackle the energy crisis. In separate letters sent to Boris Johnson and leadership contenders Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, the shadow leader and MP for Bristol West, Thangam Debbonaire has called for parliament to return on August 22nd so energy bills can be… Read more »
Labour MPs have criticised the government’s education policies for causing A-level grades to fall this year. The national results, have shown a dip in grades due to the end to teacher-based assessments put in place to help pupils during the covid pandemic. Top grades for A-level results for England, Wales and Northern Ireland have fallen… Read more »
