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7 in 10 Back Dropping Assisted Suicide Bill in Favour of Improving Palliative Care: Poll
Some 60 percent also agreed with former Prime Minister Gordon Brown that the NHS was at its ‘lowest ebb’ and that it was not the right time to change the law.
Ban Dogs From Medical Research in 1st Step of Phasing Out Animal Experimentation, MPs Hear
The debate comes after a number of U.S. government agencies announced they were phasing out the use of mammals in their experiments.
MPs to Vote on Decriminalisation of Abortion in England and Wales
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood criticised the plans as ‘extreme’ and warned of reduced debate time.
Driving Test Backlog Hits 630,000
Some 631,472 future practical driving tests were booked as of the end of May, according to Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency figures.
Dozens of MPs Call for More Time to Scrutinise Assisted Suicide Bill Days Ahead of Major Vote
Hundreds of student doctors from universities across the UK have also voiced their opposition to the bill.
US–UK Trade Deal Highlights Gap in Agricultural Practices
Will it drive down UK standards or open a door for higher-quality U.S. products?
Asian Men Overrepresented in Grooming Gangs Targeting Vulnerable Children, Says Review
MPs heard grooming cases were dropped as victims aged 13–15 were wrongly seen as consenting.
UK Appoints First Female Head of MI6
The prime minister’s office said the appointment comes at a time when the country is facing increasing threats from its adversaries.
UK Announces National Inquiry Into Grooming Gangs
The British government previously resisted calls from domestic and international voices, including Elon Musk, to formally investigate the issue.
Starmer: G7 Will Discuss Russia Sanctions If Putin Holds out on Cease-Fire Talks
Leaders will hold talks on the war in Ukraine and spiralling conflict in the Middle East as they gather at a major global summit in Canada.
MPs Back Ban on Advertising Assisted Suicide, But Remain Divided on Leadbeater’s Bill
Members also voted in favour of an amendment which would ensure doctors are prohibited from raising the topic of assisted suicide with under-18s.
Surging EV Demand Strains Lithium Supply, Threatening UK’s Net Zero Goals
A new study warns that says global lithium supply will fall short by 2030, as Britain rushes to build its own supply chain and reduce reliance on imports.
Private Schools and Parents Lose High Court Challenges Over VAT on School Fees
Several private schools, children who attend them, and their parents brought legal action against the Treasury over the move.
Starmer Urges Iran and Israel to ‘Step Back’ After Strikes Targeting Tehran
Israel launched strikes early on Friday, rekindling fears of a full-scale conflict.
Parliamentary Stand-Off Ends as House of Lords Backs Down on AI Copyright Bill Changes
The stand-off arose amid concerns being raised by leading figures in the creative industries AI models would be trained on copyrighted material without consent.
British Exports to US Suffer Record Slump as Tariffs Take Effect
The UK’s Office for National Statistics said that April witnessed the largest drop in exports to the United States since 1997.
British Man Survives Gatwick-Bound Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Reports
The Air India flight was carrying more than 240 people when it collided with a medical college on Thursday.
UK Turning Into ‘National Health State,’ Says Think Tank
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that £6 billion of NHS funds will be used to deliver up to 4 million additional NHS tests, scans, and procedures.
UK Agrees Deal on Gibraltar’s Post-Brexit Future Amid Sovereignty Debate
The new agreement with the European Union aims to remove border checks and secure trade, but critics warn of Chagos precedent.
