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Government Advisor's Controversial Past Raises Conflict of Interest Concerns

Lord Hermer, a newly appointed senior government legal advisor with a history of representing controversial figures and criticizing the British state, raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to his past cases involving Shamima Begum, Gerry Adams, and an Al Qaeda suspect.

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UK Government's AI Copyright Proposal Faces Backlash from Labour MPs

Labour MPs are criticizing a UK government proposal to allow AI companies to bypass copyright laws, citing instances of creative works being used without permission to train AI; the government's proposed opt-out system for copyright protection is viewed as favoring tech giants over creative industri...

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UK Chancellor Faces Accusations of CV Fraud and Expense Scandal

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces multiple accusations of embellishing her CV and making questionable expense claims during her time at HBOS, involving hundreds of pounds spent on personal items, prompting questions about her future and the government's economic credibility.

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UK Assisted Dying Bill Amendments Raise Serious Concerns

The UK's assisted dying bill, initially passed by a 330-275 vote, faces significant amendments replacing High Court judge review with a commission of psychiatrists, social workers, and a senior legal figure; raising concerns about impartiality and the protection of vulnerable individuals.

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UK Labour Intensifies Immigration Crackdown with Record Raids and Deportations

The UK Labour government's "Plan for Change" led to 828 raids in January (73% increase year-on-year), 609 arrests, and 18,987 deportations since July, addressing illegal immigration and employment to counter the rising Reform Party.

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UK Government Faces HS2 "Bat Tunnel" Dilemma

The UK government faces intense criticism over the £100 million HS2 bat tunnel in Buckinghamshire, highlighting a conflict between infrastructure development and environmental regulations; currently, there's no clear solution to prevent similar projects, potentially leading to political and legal ch...

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UK to potentially ban Islamic preacher who prioritized prayer over paedophilia and murder

Australian Islamic preacher Mohamed Hoblos, banned from the Schengen area for claiming prayer attendance outweighs committing paedophilia or murder, is scheduled to speak across the UK despite a potential Home Office ban and calls for a lifetime ban from the Shadow Home Secretary.

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UK Labour's "Islamophobia" Commission Raises Free Speech Concerns

The UK Labour government plans a commission to define "Islamophobia," chaired by Dominic Grieve, raising concerns about free speech due to a potentially broad definition that could criminalize factual historical accounts, as exemplified by a recent court case in Manchester.

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Prevent Program Failed Sir David Amess Killer

A review found that Ali Harbi Ali, the man who murdered Conservative MP Sir David Amess, was released from the Prevent anti-terror program too quickly following just one meeting five years before the attack, despite showing signs of radicalization.

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Prevent Scheme Failed to Adequately Address Radicalization of David Amess's Murderer

A review found that the Prevent scheme made critical errors in handling Ali Harbi Ali, who murdered Conservative MP David Amess in 2021, prematurely closing his case after only one meeting despite concerns about violent Islamism; the review highlighted inadequate risk assessment and poor record-keep...

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UK Cuts Overseas Aid, Following US Lead

The UK's Labour government, despite initial pledges, has cut its overseas aid budget and reshaped its approach to international development, mirroring a similar trend in the US, raising concerns about the future of global humanitarian efforts.

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Government Suffers Defeat on Deepfake Porn Bill

The UK government suffered a major defeat in the House of Lords over its weakened version of a bill to tackle deepfake pornography, with Labour peers publicly abstaining to oppose the government's fine-only penalty and 'reasonable excuse' clause.

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