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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.

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?

Nearly 30,000 lone asylum-seeking boys in UK care

Exclusive figures reveal nearly 30,000 unaccompanied asylum-seeking boys have entered UK care since 2020, straining councils and sparking safeguarding concerns. Read the full investigation.

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 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.

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.

Mahmood unveils hardline asylum shake-up

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces the biggest asylum system reforms in a generation, including a 20-year wait for settlement and enforced family removals, sparking a Labour backlash.

UK asylum claims hit record 108,000 - Europe's biggest surge

Shocking new figures reveal Britain has recorded Europe's largest increase in asylum applications, with claims soaring to 108,000 this year - an 84,000 surge from previous levels, creating unprecedented pressure on the UK's immigration system.

UK Asylum Appeals Surge Overwhelms Courts

Britain's immigration courts face collapse as asylum appeals surge to unprecedented levels, creating dangerous backlogs and raising serious concerns about public safety.

Home Office Scraps Epping Forest Asylum Hotel Plan

Exclusive: The Home Office's controversial plan to house asylum seekers in an Epping Forest hotel has been abruptly abandoned following intense local opposition and security concerns, revealing deepening challenges in the UK's migrant accommodation crisis

Tory MPs rebel against Sunak's Rwanda bill

Rishi Sunak faces a major Conservative Party revolt as right-wing MPs declare they cannot support the government's Rwanda legislation, potentially dealing a fatal blow to the Prime Minister's flagship asylum policy.

Adil Ray's Fiery GMB Clash Over Rwanda Bill

Good Morning Britain descends into heated debate as Adil Ray confronts Treasury Minister Bim Afolami over the controversial Rwanda asylum policy, exposing government divisions.

Reeves: £30bn asylum black hole in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves exposes massive financial shortfall in asylum system, revealing £6.2 billion annual costs and warning of tough spending decisions ahead.

Family's shock as energy bill hits £15,000

A UK family shares their disbelief after receiving a staggering £15,000 electricity bill from British Gas, highlighting the severe impact of the ongoing energy crisis on ordinary households.

Bill Gates Names His 5 Favourite Must-Read Books

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates shares his five favourite books that offer profound insights into human nature, science, and society. Discover the reads that have shaped the billionaire's worldview.

BBC Breakfast hosts clash with Tory MP in fiery Rwanda bill row

A fiery BBC Breakfast interview saw hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt challenge Tory MP Jonathan Gullis on the controversial Rwanda asylum plan, leading to a heated on-air debate about parliamentary procedure and policy effectiveness.

World Condemns UK's 'Cruel' Rwanda Deportation Bill

International leaders and human rights groups condemn the UK's controversial Rwanda asylum plan as a breach of international law, warning it sets a dangerous global precedent and shames Britain on the world stage.

Mubarak's Son Denied UK Asylum After Fraud Conviction

Alaa Mubarak, son of Egypt's ousted dictator, has been refused asylum in Britain following his conviction for embezzling millions in public funds. Exclusive details on the legal battle and political implications.

UK may suspend visas over failed asylum returns

Exclusive: Immigration Minister Kevin Foster announces hardline strategy to suspend visas for countries that do not cooperate with the removal of unsuccessful asylum seekers, marking a significant shift in UK border policy.

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