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UK Parliament Passes Amended Welfare Bill

The UK Parliament passed a welfare bill by 335 votes to 260, a 75-vote majority, after significant amendments, including the removal of planned PIP changes, leaving minimal short-term financial savings but enacting changes to universal credit.

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UK Government Faces Rebellion Over Welfare Cuts and NHS Hiring Changes

The UK government faces a major rebellion over its welfare bill, which will now push 150,000 more people into poverty, while the Chancellor plans tax cuts that could impact millions. The NHS plans to prioritize British doctors for jobs, and the BBC faces criticism after a band chanted "Death to the ...

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Labour Government Faces Rebellion Over Disability Benefit Cuts

The UK Labour government is facing a potential rebellion over plans to tighten eligibility criteria for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) disability benefit starting November 2026, causing internal divisions and raising concerns about the government's fiscal priorities.

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UK Public Rejects Limited House of Lords Reform

A YouGov poll reveals that only 3% of the public support the UK government's plan to remove hereditary peers from the House of Lords; 56% want to limit the number of life peers appointed by the Prime Minister, highlighting the inadequacy of the current reforms and the risk of perpetuating the cycle ...

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Tory MP Refers Himself to Watchdog Amidst Paid Questions Allegations

Former Tory minister George Freeman referred himself to the parliamentary watchdog after The Times reported leaked emails suggesting he received payments from GHGSat, a company he consulted while drafting parliamentary questions related to space data and emissions tracking, submitted to the Departme...

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UK Trade Envoy Suspended Amidst Allegations of Conflict of Interest

Former Conservative trade envoy George Freeman has been suspended after allegations surfaced that a company he advises, GHGSat, assisted him in drafting parliamentary questions submitted to government departments. Leaked emails published by The Times suggest Freeman consulted GHGSat's director on qu...

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UK Government Faces Rebellion Over Welfare Cuts

The UK government faces a major rebellion over its welfare bill, which will now save half the originally planned amount but may push 150,000 into poverty; the Chancellor plans to cut tax-free allowances for cash ISAs and the NHS will prioritize British doctors.

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BBC's Glastonbury Broadcast of Anti-IDF Chants Sparks Outrage and Investigation

Bob Vylan's Glastonbury performance, featuring anti-IDF chants broadcast live on the BBC, sparked outrage, leading to a criminal investigation, revocation of US visas for the band members, and criticism of the BBC's handling of the situation.

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UK Parliament Passes Welfare Bill After Concessions to Protect Disability Claimants

The UK Parliament passed a revised welfare bill, securing key concessions to protect over 300,000 existing disability benefit claimants from immediate changes to Universal Credit and PIP, following a rebellion by dozens of MPs and a promise of a review co-produced with disability groups, despite ong...

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BBC Faces Backlash for Airing Antisemitic Chants at Glastonbury

Following Bob Vylan's antisemitic chants during their Glastonbury performance, the BBC faced intense criticism for not immediately cutting the broadcast; the incident sparked calls for investigations and potential charges, while the BBC responded by issuing an on-screen warning and removing the perf...

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UK Welfare Bill Passes Despite Concerns Over Lack of Evidence

The UK government will spend an additional £300 million on employment support programs for sick and disabled people while pushing forward with a welfare bill that could push 150,000 into poverty, despite concerns raised by Labour MPs over insufficient evidence and the absence of the Timms review out...

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UK Supermarkets Ordered to Cut 100 Calories from Average Basket

UK supermarkets face pressure to cut 100 calories from average shopping baskets to combat obesity, potentially saving the NHS £5 billion annually; political reactions range from 'nanny state' criticisms to support for linking weight loss to reduced hospital waiting times.

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