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UK Parliament Debates Assisted Dying Bill Amid Medical Professional Concerns

The UK Parliament is debating the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, facing opposition from medical professionals concerned about inadequate safeguards, despite revisions lowering the predicted number of assisted deaths in the first six months to 647. The bill's sponsor, Labour MP Kim Leadbea...

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Albania Rejects UK's Asylum Seeker Offshore Centers Plan

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's plan to create offshore processing centers for failed asylum seekers in Albania was immediately rejected by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, highlighting the challenges of implementing such policies and creating a major diplomatic setback for the UK government amid ...

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UK Assisted Dying Bill Faces Renewed Opposition Amidst Amendment Debate

The UK Parliament is debating amendments to a bill legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults under strict conditions, with the final vote delayed to June 13th, following a significant number of MPs changing their vote and raising concerns over the bill's practicality and safeguards.

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Assisted Dying Bill Faces Crucial Vote Amidst Strong Public Support

A UK bill legalizing assisted dying faces a crucial vote on Friday, despite strong public support (77% since 1983) and the Royal College of GPs' shift to a neutral stance; opponents, including religious groups and some MPs, are employing delaying tactics.

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UK Government Faces Pressure for National Inquiry into Grooming Gang Scandal

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has promised a reckoning for those who ignored the grooming gang scandal, while the government resists calls for a national inquiry focusing instead on implementing recommendations from a 2022 report that revealed tens of thousands of victims failed by institutions.

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Assisted Dying Bill Faces Key Votes Amidst Continued Debate

Esther Rantzen and a group of MPs with medical backgrounds are urging Parliament to support Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bill, which faces further votes on June 1st and 13th, despite concerns from opponents regarding its potential for misuse.

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UK Parliament Debates Assisted Dying Bill Amid Coercion Concerns

The UK Parliament is debating a bill to legalize assisted dying, sparking intense debate over potential coercion of vulnerable groups, insufficient safeguards, and the rushed parliamentary process. Supporters emphasize patient choice, while opponents cite concerns for the vulnerable and insufficient...

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UK Government Faces Backlash Over Agricultural Inheritance Tax Reforms

The UK government's planned inheritance tax reforms for agricultural assets, starting April 2026, have sparked major protests from farmers due to concerns over impacting vulnerable farmers and food security; a parliamentary committee recommends delaying the reforms until April 2027.

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UK's Success in Curbing Illegal Immigration from Albania

The number of Albanian migrants entering the UK illegally via small boats decreased dramatically after the UK government implemented deterrence campaigns and increased migrant returns, in contrast to the Labour government's proposal for return hubs in unnamed European countries, which was publicly r...

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UK Parliament to Debate Assisted Dying Bill Amidst Concerns

The UK Parliament is set to debate the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales, despite concerns from the Royal College of Psychiatrists about inadequate safeguards for the mentally ill; Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer suppor...

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UK Proposes Overseas "Return Hubs" for Failed Asylum Seekers

The UK government announced plans to establish overseas "return hubs" for processing failed asylum seekers, similar to the abandoned Rwanda plan, prompting criticism from opposition parties and human rights groups over potential legal and ethical concerns.

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Reform UK Calls for Labor Shortage to Boost British Economy

Richard Tice, Reform UK deputy leader, advocates for a British labor shortage to boost productivity and wages, opposes EU youth mobility fearing increased immigration, and demands France stop illegal migrant crossings before any EU-UK negotiations.

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