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Assisted Suicide Law Presents ‘Serious Safeguarding Risks,’ Says Human Rights Group
Liberty says that there are ’too many details’ in the bill which ‘have not gone through a process of scrutiny, and as a result are simply not precise enough.’
America in Brief
DOGE publishes its vision; the Pentagon fails seventh audit in a row; Texas targets CCP infiltration; and Calexit aims for California to exit the United States.
Government Plans to Resurrect ASBOs to Fight Scurge of ‘Hooliganism’
New ’respect' civil orders could result in criminal prosecution if breached, which could lead to two years in prison, fines, or unpaid work.
Hancock Tells COVID Inquiry He Supports Compulsory Vaccines for NHS Staff
The former health secretary said he regrets that only care workers were mandated to have the jabs and that this ought to have applied to all health care staff.
Energy Bills to Rise 1.2 Percent Following Ofgem’s New Price Cap Increase
The energy regulator has encouraged consumers to ’shop around' for the best deal to save money this winter.
Number of School Suspensions Nearly Doubled After Lockdown: Government Data
The figures come amid warnings of an increase of bad behaviour from pupils following the lockdowns, when the government closed schools.
UK and France Vow to ‘Do Everything Necessary’ to Help Ukraine, Says Foreign Secretary
Russia fired a new intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine, with Putin saying it was in response to Kyiv firing UK and U.S.-made missiles into Russia.
Independent Providers of Adult Social Care Face £2.8 Billion Costs Increase: Think Tank
Charities have warned that £600 million in funding for social care, committed by the government, is ‘not nearly enough.’
Home Secretary Refuses to Say If Netanyahu Would Be Arrested If He Came to UK
Downing Street said it supports the independence of the International Criminal Court and remains focused on pushing for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Police Carry Out Controlled Explosion Outside US Embassy In London
The U.S. embassy moved to Nine Elms, in south London, in 2017 and is a state-of-the-art building with high security measures in place.
Government Cuts Fines for Boiler Makers Amid Push to Increase Uptake of Heat Pumps
Getting more homes to switch to heat pumps is a key objective for the government to meet its legally binding target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Family Made More Than £1 Million from ‘Mismanaged’ Captain Tom Charity, Finds Watchdog
The Charity Commission said the Ingram-Moores’ misconduct and mismanagement of the charity ‘was not an isolated incident but a repeated pattern of behaviour.’
Cancer Causes Quarter of Premature Deaths and Rising: Report
Study warns the current trajectory of costs for the disease is unsustainable as experts call for more investment for prevention, early detection, and treatment.
Exec Bonuses Paid by Customers Blocked by Ofwat for 9 Water Companies
Water company bosses received £9.3 million in performance related bonuses in the last financial year.
Thousands Take Legal Action Over Alleged Cancer Link to Baby Powder
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson denies that its talc-based products caused cancer despite success of similar lawsuits in North America.
Post-Budget Borrowing Hits 2nd Highest October Figure Since 1993
Public debt, excluding state ownership in banks, was estimated at 97.5 percent of GDP at the end of October.
UK Scraps Warships, Helicopters, and Drones in Defence Cuts Despite Threats Abroad
Defence Secretary John Healey told Parliament that spending cuts will save the government £150 million over the next two years.
Defence Secretary Refuses to Confirm Missile Reports
At the same time, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer told the House of Commons that the UK ’must double down in our support' for Ukraine, for as long as it takes.
Review Launched Into Role of Physician Associates
The government announced the probe following safety concerns raised by the BMA, the royal colleges and patient groups.
