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BASC is urging certificate holders to remain vigilant following reports from West Mercia Police of attempted online fraud involving firearms. Two certificate holders were recently approached online by an individual attempting to unlawfully acquire firearms. The suspect used a photograph of a genuine firearms certificate issued by Hampshire Constabulary. The certificate is not believed to… Read more »
A man who burnt a Quran outside the Turkish Embassy in London has been found guilty of religiously aggravated intentional harassment, alarm, or distress by Westminster Magistrates’ Court. He has been ordered to pay a fine of £240 and surcharge of £96. With welcome clarity, the judge said that the current prosecution was not ‘an… Read more »
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Alistair Darling is set to discuss the burden on homeowners caused by the credit crunch with some of Britain’s biggest mortgage lenders today. The chancellor will meet the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) over implementing some key strategies in order to help those most at risk of losing their homes in the financial squeeze. The… Read more »
Safeguards are required to protect the London 2012 Olympic legacy’s regeneration promises, a thinktank says. The New Economics Foundation (NEF) says the introduction of safeguards is needed to ensure the promise of major regeneration for the Lower Lea Valley occurs in reality. A report published today voices concern that local businesses will struggle to compete… Read more »
