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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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The world must take action on climate change or risk plunging into a major economic crisis, a landmark report warned today. Nicholas Stern’s 14-month review into the financial costs of global warming finds it could cost up to one per cent of the world’s output to stem the rise in greenhouse gases and stop the… Read more »
Britain’s radioactive waste will be buried underground but councils will not be forced into accepting it, the government announced yesterday. Environment secretary David Miliband said there would be a “participation and benefit package” for those local authorities that agreed to take waste in their areas, but stressed: “We are not seeking to impose radioactive waste… Read more »