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Assisted Suicide Funding Must Be Matched With Improved Palliative Care: BMA
The recommendations came after MPs passed the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill on Friday, with the bill now progressing through the House of Lords.
UK Unveils 10-year Industrial Strategy to Revive Growth, Jobs
New industrial blueprint targets 1.1 million jobs and billions in investment to reboot struggling sectors.
UK Government Moves to Ban Palestine Action Under Terrorism Law
The proposed ban will be considered by Parliament after activists targeted military aircraft at RAF Brize Norton.
Starmer Cuts Green Levies for Thousands of Electricity-Intensive Businesses
The plans form part of a wider strategy to create skilled jobs, drive investment and make the UK a more attractive place to do business.
Reform UK Proposes ‘Britannia Card’ Offering Tax Exemptions to Wealthy
The party says £250,000 card scheme will attract investors and deliver cash to low-paid workers.
No Budget for Assisted Suicide Service, Health Minister Says
Wes Streeting made the remarks to explain why he voted against the Terminally Ill Adults Bill on Friday, which passed with a narrow margin of 23.
UK Royal Navy Passes Through Taiwan Strait, Angers China
The UK said the deployment is ‘in full compliance with international law.’
Doctor Who Spoke out Against COVID-19 Vaccines Faces Being Struck Off for Misconduct
GP David Cartland said he was targeted by 77th Brigade accounts in strident online debates, with his barrister warning history could ‘prove him right’ on jabs.
Assisted Suicide Bill Passes in UK
Several MPs who opposed the bill argued during the debate that the proposed legislation was rushed and it remains unsafe.
Cancer Charity Warns of Risks Around Weight Loss Jabs
Macmillan urged caution as questions grow over the safety of weight loss drugs for cancer patients.
Students Should Prepare to Be Offended at University, Says Watchdog in Free Speech Recommendations
Universities should show a ‘high tolerance’ for lawful speech, with a ’strong presumption' in favour of permitting it, the Office for Students said.
Chinese Student Who Raped 10 Women Is Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison
Zhenhao Zou, 28, was jailed for life and labelled ‘one of the most prolific predators.’
Concerns Remain over Potential Loopholes in Assisted Suicide Bill as MPs Ready for Major Vote
The bill’s sponsor, Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, has said she is confident it will pass in the final stage in the House of Commons and will progress to the Lords.
UK Interest Rates Kept on Hold With Bank Alert to ‘Highly Unpredictable’ World
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep rates unchanged at 4.25 percent.
David Lammy Heads to US for Crisis Talks Over Israel–Iran Conflict
The foreign secretary will meet counterpart Marco Rubio in Washington, D.C. on Thursday.
Rejecting Chinese From Security Jobs Not Racist, UK Tribunal Rules
The ruling comes after a Chinese scientist, Tianlin Xu, accused a British artificial intelligence company, Binary AI, of racism, after she was not hired.
DNA Testing Firm 23andMe Handed £2.3 Million Fine Over Security Failures
The Information Commissioner called the breach, which exposed the personal information of 155,000 people in the UK, ‘profoundly damaging.’
Transport Secretary Calls HS2 Project ‘Appalling Mess’ as 2033 Target Abandoned
Billions of pounds in taxpayer funds have been lost to shifting project plans, weak contracts, and poor oversight, Heidi Alexander told Parliament.
Starmer Suggests Visa Clampdown for Countries Failing to Cooperate on Illegal Immigration
The prime minister made the comments as French police deployed more robust tactics on its beaches in an attempt to stop illegal migrants crossing the Channel.
Assisted Suicide Funding Must Be Matched With Improved Palliative Care: BMA
The recommendations came after MPs passed the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill on Friday, with the bill now progressing through the House of Lords.
UK Unveils 10-year Industrial Strategy to Revive Growth, Jobs
New industrial blueprint targets 1.1 million jobs and billions in investment to reboot struggling sectors.
UK Government Moves to Ban Palestine Action Under Terrorism Law
The proposed ban will be considered by Parliament after activists targeted military aircraft at RAF Brize Norton.
Starmer Cuts Green Levies for Thousands of Electricity-Intensive Businesses
The plans form part of a wider strategy to create skilled jobs, drive investment and make the UK a more attractive place to do business.
Reform UK Proposes ‘Britannia Card’ Offering Tax Exemptions to Wealthy
The party says £250,000 card scheme will attract investors and deliver cash to low-paid workers.
No Budget for Assisted Suicide Service, Health Minister Says
Wes Streeting made the remarks to explain why he voted against the Terminally Ill Adults Bill on Friday, which passed with a narrow margin of 23.
UK Royal Navy Passes Through Taiwan Strait, Angers China
The UK said the deployment is ‘in full compliance with international law.’
Doctor Who Spoke out Against COVID-19 Vaccines Faces Being Struck Off for Misconduct
GP David Cartland said he was targeted by 77th Brigade accounts in strident online debates, with his barrister warning history could ‘prove him right’ on jabs.
Assisted Suicide Bill Passes in UK
Several MPs who opposed the bill argued during the debate that the proposed legislation was rushed and it remains unsafe.
Cancer Charity Warns of Risks Around Weight Loss Jabs
Macmillan urged caution as questions grow over the safety of weight loss drugs for cancer patients.
Students Should Prepare to Be Offended at University, Says Watchdog in Free Speech Recommendations
Universities should show a ‘high tolerance’ for lawful speech, with a ’strong presumption' in favour of permitting it, the Office for Students said.
Chinese Student Who Raped 10 Women Is Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison
Zhenhao Zou, 28, was jailed for life and labelled ‘one of the most prolific predators.’
Concerns Remain over Potential Loopholes in Assisted Suicide Bill as MPs Ready for Major Vote
The bill’s sponsor, Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, has said she is confident it will pass in the final stage in the House of Commons and will progress to the Lords.
UK Interest Rates Kept on Hold With Bank Alert to ‘Highly Unpredictable’ World
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep rates unchanged at 4.25 percent.
David Lammy Heads to US for Crisis Talks Over Israel–Iran Conflict
The foreign secretary will meet counterpart Marco Rubio in Washington, D.C. on Thursday.
Rejecting Chinese From Security Jobs Not Racist, UK Tribunal Rules
The ruling comes after a Chinese scientist, Tianlin Xu, accused a British artificial intelligence company, Binary AI, of racism, after she was not hired.
DNA Testing Firm 23andMe Handed £2.3 Million Fine Over Security Failures
The Information Commissioner called the breach, which exposed the personal information of 155,000 people in the UK, ‘profoundly damaging.’
Transport Secretary Calls HS2 Project ‘Appalling Mess’ as 2033 Target Abandoned
Billions of pounds in taxpayer funds have been lost to shifting project plans, weak contracts, and poor oversight, Heidi Alexander told Parliament.
Starmer Suggests Visa Clampdown for Countries Failing to Cooperate on Illegal Immigration
The prime minister made the comments as French police deployed more robust tactics on its beaches in an attempt to stop illegal migrants crossing the Channel.