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UK Parliament Debates Assisted Dying Bill: Doctors' Opt-Out and Information Service Proposed

The UK Parliament is debating the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, allowing assisted dying for patients with a six-month prognosis; doctors can opt out, and an information service will provide details on assisted dying and palliative care options.

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UK PM Renews Commitment to Holocaust Education

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has renewed his commitment to teaching the Holocaust in all schools, emphasizing collective action against hatred, ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day and the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz-Birkenau's liberation; King Charles will visit Auschwitz.

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Labour Divided on Heathrow Expansion Amid Net-Zero Concerns

Labour MP Barry Gardiner opposes Heathrow Airport expansion due to its conflict with net-zero goals, while Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggests government support for a third runway, believing sustainable aviation and economic growth are compatible, creating internal party tension.

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Churchill's Grand Funeral and Enduring Legacy

Sir Winston Churchill's 1965 funeral, the only full state funeral for a non-royal since WWII, involved thousands of troops, was viewed by 25 million in the UK and involved dignitaries including nine monarchs, 15 presidents, and 14 prime ministers, cementing his enduring legacy while sparking ongoing...

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Badenoch Defends 'Peasants' Remark on Grooming Gangs Amid Data Discrepancies

Kemi Badenoch defended her description of grooming gang perpetrators as "peasants" from specific Pakistani sub-communities, despite Sky News data indicating 85% of suspects in group-based child sexual abuse cases are white, and only 7% are Asian.

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UK Considers Joining Pan-European Customs Area to Boost Post-Brexit Trade

The UK government is considering joining the Pan Euro Mediterranean Convention (PEM) to improve trade with the EU after acknowledging that the current post-Brexit trade deal is not working for businesses. This comes after the EU said it was open to the UK joining the convention.

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AI Recruitment Software Criticized for Bias After Rejecting Ex-Minister

Former UK Welsh Secretary David TC Davies claims AI recruitment software rejected his job applications due to his lack of a university degree, highlighting concerns about AI bias in hiring and the potential exclusion of diverse talent.

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Miliband warns airport expansion must fit with UK climate commitments

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband warned that any airport expansion in Britain must adhere to the country's carbon budgets; this follows Chancellor Rachel Reeves' upcoming speech endorsing airport expansion plans, creating internal conflict within Labour, with eight cabinet members ...

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UK Chancellor Prioritizes Economic Growth Despite Net-Zero Concerns

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is prioritizing economic growth through infrastructure projects and potential airport expansion, despite concerns from some Labour MPs and environmentalists about the compatibility with net-zero targets; the government insists both are compatible.

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Prevent Failure and Online Extremism Cited in Southport Murders

An 18-year-old, Axel Rudakubana, was sentenced to at least 52 years in prison for fatally stabbing three girls; a Prevent review will likely criticize counterterrorism officers for overlooking his violent obsessions, while the Home Secretary demands social media companies remove harmful content.

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Mother Campaigns for UK Driving Licence Reform After Fatal Crash

Crystal Owen, whose 17-year-old son died in a car crash with three other teenagers in November 2021, is campaigning for a probationary driving period until age 20, prohibiting passengers under 25, to improve road safety in the UK.

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UK Wealth Inequality Risks Societal Collapse Within a Decade: Report

A Fairness Foundation report reveals that 63% of Britons believe the very rich have too much political influence, and experts warn that growing wealth inequality, with a 48% increase in the wealth gap between 2011 and 2019, risks societal collapse within a decade due to factors such as economic shoc...

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