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Acclaimed political journalist and author Ian Dunt has been appointed as the Chair of the newly established Editorial Board for New Humanist magazine, following its merger with Humanists UK earlier this year. New Humanist, now in its 140th year of publication, became part of Humanists UK on 1 January this year in a merger that… Read more »
On Wednesday, a man is to stand trial after burning a Quran outside the Turkish Embassy in London reportedly in protest of the President of Turkey. Humanists UK has warned that if the prosecution is successful, and if the case is reported, it will effectively re-establish the crime of blasphemy in England and Wales, 17… Read more »
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British Energy’s takeover of French-owned EDF is looking increasingly unlikely today, bringing the government’s energy policy to crisis point. The deal was central to government’s plans for new nuclear power stations, which were to be funded through the sale. The nuclear generating firm has been in talks with EDF, but today British Energy announced there… Read more »
A windfall tax on the billion of pounds profit made by energy companies is being seriously considered by chancellor Alistair Darling. Support has been growing steadily among Labour MPs for the move, and ministers have now confirmed Mr Darling is weighing up the idea. On the one hand, a windfall could help the elderly and… Read more »
