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UK Parliament Legalizes Assisted Dying Amidst Opposing Views

The UK Parliament voted in favor of assisted dying, despite the death of Philip, a Christian pastor opposed to the bill, two days before the vote; Clare, a former counselor with terminal cancer, celebrated the decision as a personal choice.

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UK Parliament Votes on Assisted Dying Bill Amidst Concerns and High Public Support

The UK Parliament is voting on a bill to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults with less than six months to live, subject to strict medical and expert panel approvals; despite significant public support (75%), concerns persist about safeguards for vulnerable groups, leading to high-profi...

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Labour's Infrastructure Spending: £120bn Claim vs. Verifiable Data

The UK government claims to be investing £120bn more on infrastructure than the Conservatives planned, but verifiable data from the OBR shows a £87bn difference over four years, with the £120bn figure relying on an assumption about Conservative spending in 2029-30.

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UK Welfare Reform Bill Sparks Labour Party Uprising

Facing a potential collapse of Britain's £326bn social security system, Liz Kendall's welfare reform bill proposes £5bn in savings, including cuts to disability benefits impacting 950,000 by 2030, sparking significant Labour party dissent.

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Badenoch's Grooming Scandal Inquiry Call: Politics or Principle?

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch's recent calls for a public inquiry into the grooming scandal have raised questions about her motivations, given the government's previous rejection of such inquiries and the timing of her advocacy, coinciding with increased media attention.

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Kneecap Faces Terror Charges in London Court

Belfast rap group Kneecap appeared in Westminster Magistrates Court in London today on terror charges related to an alleged display of a Hezbollah flag at a concert last November; the group denies the charges and claims it's part of a smear campaign for their activism regarding the Palestinian confl...

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UK Government Faces Rebellion Over Welfare Reforms

Amid a potential rebellion, the UK government is pushing welfare reforms expected to save £5 billion annually, despite opposition from Labour MPs and disability groups who warn of 'disastrous' effects on vulnerable people; a minister has already resigned in protest.

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UK Government Faces Minimal Dissent Over Disability Benefit Cuts

The UK government faces minimal dissent over planned disability benefit cuts despite one government whip's resignation, with the changes tightening eligibility for personal independence payments (PIPs) as part of a £4.8bn welfare reduction program.

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UK Welfare Reforms Spark Labour Backlash

The UK government published the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, tightening disability benefit criteria and delaying access to Universal Credit's health component, prompting a rebellion of 42 Labour MPs who fear the reforms will harm vulnerable individuals while saving "£5bn"...

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UK Assisted Dying Bill Faces Crucial Vote

A UK parliamentary vote Friday will determine the fate of a bill allowing assisted dying for terminally ill adults, with 72% public support but medical concerns over resource limitations.

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HS2 Cost Soars to £100 Billion Amidst Management Failures and Alleged Fraud

The UK government's mismanagement of the HS2 high-speed rail project led to a massive cost increase from £20 billion in 2012 to potentially £100 billion, caused by poor contract negotiation, design changes, and alleged fraud within the supply chain, resulting in potential delays and calls for reform...

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UK Psychiatrists Raise Concerns Over Assisted Dying Bill

The Royal College of Psychiatrists expresses "professional trepidation" over the UK's assisted dying bill, citing inadequate patient assessments, insufficient psychiatrist numbers for panels, and concerns over capacity assessment. Three medical royal colleges now share these concerns, which have not...

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