Assisted Dying Bill 'Law for Rich' Row Over Legal Aid Ban
Baroness Coffey's amendment to block legal aid for assisted dying court applications ignites a 'law for the rich' storm. Read the latest from the Lords debate.
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Assisted Dying Bill at Risk in House of Lords
The landmark assisted dying legislation is in peril as peers table over 1,000 amendments, risking the Bill's failure due to time constraints before Parliament's spring deadline.
Assisted Dying Bill in Peril Amid Lords Scrutiny
The landmark assisted dying legislation is at risk of failing due to time constraints, as peers table more than 1,000 amendments. Will the House of Lords allow scrutiny to become sabotage?
Lords' Assisted Dying Debate Risks £2m Taxpayer Bill
A marathon House of Lords debate on the Assisted Dying Bill, with over 1,000 amendments, may cost taxpayers nearly £2 million. Read the latest on this contentious legislation.
MP: Lords' 'Crackpot' Amendments Block Assisted Dying Bill
Labour MP and ex-surgeon Peter Prinsley condemns House of Lords 'filibuster' with over 1,000 amendments to delay right-to-die legislation. He urges Commons to extend session.
MP slams Lords 'crackpot' amendments to right-to-die bill
Labour MP and ex-surgeon Peter Prinsley urges the government to stop Lords 'filibustering' the assisted dying bill with over 1,000 'bonkers' amendments. Read the full story.
House of Lords grants more time to Assisted Dying bill
The House of Lords has unanimously agreed to allocate more time to the Assisted Dying bill after accusations of 'time-wasting' and 'filibustering' threatened its passage. Read the latest on this critical debate.
Assisted Dying Bill gets more time after Lords delay row
The House of Lords has unanimously agreed to allocate more time to the Assisted Dying bill after accusations of 'time-wasting' and 'filibustering' threatened its passage. Read the latest on this critical debate.
Peers resume assisted dying battle as time runs short
Peers resume their fight over assisted dying laws this week, with supporters demanding more time to pass the bill. Lord Falconer seeks extended debates amid fears of sabotage and over 1,000 amendments.
Real-life 'Buffalo Bill' held six women in basement pit
The horrific true story of Gary Heidnik, who kidnapped, tortured and murdered women in his Philadelphia 'house of horrors'. Discover the shocking details that inspired a film icon.
Assisted Dying Bill Could Be Scuppered by Lords
Lord Falconer warns peers are trying to 'talk out' the assisted suicide bill with over 1,000 amendments. He clashes with the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury. Will the bill run out of time?
Widow with MND backs assisted dying after husband's death
Barbara Shooter, diagnosed with motor neurone disease after her husband's assisted death in Switzerland, supports new UK bill. She condemns Lords' 'filibustering' tactics.
Clinton claims White House scapegoating after Epstein photo release
Bill Clinton's spokesperson accuses the White House of using the former president as a scapegoat following the release of photos with Jeffrey Epstein. Read the latest on the political fallout.
Clinton team accuses White House over Epstein files release
Bill Clinton's chief of staff has issued a fiery statement, accusing the White House of trying to shift focus. Get the latest updates on this breaking story.
New Epstein Photos Show Network with Gates, Bannon
Democrats release 68 photos of Jeffrey Epstein with powerful figures ahead of major file release. See the key names and disturbing details revealed. Read the full story.
Epstein Files: Disturbing Lolita Photos and Powerful Figures Revealed
A chilling new batch of Jeffrey Epstein images, featuring Lolita quotes on women's bodies and figures like Bill Gates, intensifies calls for full disclosure. Read the shocking details.
New Epstein Photo Dump Shows Massage, Gates & Chomsky
US House Democrats release 68 grim Jeffrey Epstein photos ahead of legal deadline. Images show massage, Bill Gates, Noam Chomsky & 'Lolita' scrawlings. Full files due tomorrow.
Democrats Release New Batch of Epstein Photos
House oversight Democrats release undated Epstein photos, including images of Bill Gates and Noam Chomsky, as the DOJ's deadline for file disclosure approaches. Discover the details.
Rayner: Work 'through the night' to pass workers' rights
Angela Rayner urges Parliament to sit through the night to pass Labour's Employment Rights Bill, as Lords' delays threaten manifesto promises. Key concessions made on unfair dismissal.
Government Ends Energy Bill Rebate Scheme
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms the £7bn energy rebate programme will not be extended into 2026, marking an end to direct bill relief. Discover the government's next steps for cost of living support.
Assisted Dying Bill Delayed by 1,100+ Lords Amendments
Peers accused of 'delaying tactics' as over 1,100 amendments threaten to run down the clock on Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying legislation. Will the controversial bill survive?
House Prices Stall Nationally But Rocket 9% in Northern Ireland
Halifax data shows UK property prices stalled in November, but Northern Ireland saw an 8.9% surge due to a severe housing shortage. Discover the full regional breakdown and 2026 outlook.
Lords' 1,000 amendments threaten assisted dying bill
The assisted dying bill, backed by MPs, faces opposition in the House of Lords with over 1,000 tabled amendments. Doctors and a former judge call for an end to the legislative logjam. Read the full debate.
Dad's painful death after Dignitas too expensive
Tim Wardle, 86, campaigned for assisted dying but died in agony, unable to afford Dignitas. His son urges Lords to stop delaying the bill to prevent more suffering.
Peers defend scrutiny of assisted dying bill as duty
House of Lords members assert their rigorous examination of the assisted dying bill represents proper constitutional oversight, not obstruction. Learn how this debate affects legislation.
Assisted Dying Bill Could Spark NHS Exodus
A leading KC warns the assisted dying Bill offers no legal protection for objecting GPs, risking an NHS staff exodus. Read the full legal analysis and its implications.
Lords face 'fearmongering' claims over 1,000 dying bill amendments
Frustrated campaigners accuse the House of Lords of 'fearmongering' as amendments to the Assisted Dying Bill surpass 1,000, potentially delaying the law for decades. Discover the human stories behind the debate.
Lords block assisted dying bill in democratic outrage
Unelected peers are filibustering the assisted dying bill with hundreds of amendments, blocking the will of the elected Commons and public opinion. This democratic outrage must end.
Trump signs bill to release Epstein files
Donald Trump has signed a bill authorising the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. He claims Epstein was a 'Democrat problem'. Read the full story.
Unelected Lords block workers' rights reforms
Hereditary peers and business chiefs face criticism for voting against Labour's employment rights bill, delaying guaranteed hours and unfair dismissal protections. Read the full story.
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