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?
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Swinney Faces Integrity and Tax Grilling in Holyrood
First Minister John Swinney faced fierce questioning on government integrity, tax claims, and NHS failings from opposition leaders and his own MSP. Read the full breakdown of the tense Holyrood exchange.
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.
Warner Bros tells shareholders to reject £80bn Paramount bid
Warner Bros Discovery urges investors to reject a sweetened $108bn hostile bid from Paramount Skydance, favouring a Netflix merger. The board cites regulatory risks and insufficient value.
Lawyer struck off for claiming 28-hour work days
A prison law solicitor has been struck off for falsifying timesheets, claiming she worked over 28 hours a day to secure a £69,300 bonus. The tribunal called her actions 'an impossibility'.
Downing Street axes afternoon press briefings
Downing Street defends its decision to scrap traditional afternoon lobby briefings, calling it a necessary 'modernisation'. Critics warn it weakens democratic scrutiny. Read the full story.
Starmer axes key media briefings, raising democracy fears
Keir Starmer's government cancels daily lobby briefings for journalists, drastically reducing scrutiny. Critics warn this move weakens democratic accountability. Read the full analysis.
No 10 axes afternoon lobby briefings, journalists furious
Downing Street's overhaul of the media lobby system, scrapping daily afternoon briefings, has been condemned by journalists who warn it limits scrutiny and transparency. Read the full story.
Keir Starmer faces MPs in marathon liaison committee session
Prime Minister Keir Starmer endured a lengthy questioning by senior MPs on the liaison committee, navigating topics from leaks to Lords reform while committing to no new policy. Read the full analysis.
Legal sector warned of £370bn 'wipe-out' by disruptor
A 'ruthless disruptor' warns the UK's £370bn legal industry faces extinction due to AI and outdated practices. Discover the urgent changes needed for survival.
US Admiral to Brief Lawmakers Over Caribbean Strike
A US Navy admiral will brief lawmakers on a controversial Caribbean Sea strike that killed survivors. Bipartisan concerns mount over legality. Read the latest developments.
Trump Halts US Asylum After DC Attack
The Trump administration pauses all US asylum decisions following a shooting involving an Afghan immigrant. Discover the new immigration policy changes and their implications.
AI Evidence Blunder: Court Motion Rejected Over Errors
A US prosecutor's motion citing AI-generated inaccuracies has been rejected by a judge, highlighting growing concerns about artificial intelligence in legal proceedings. Learn about the case implications.
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.
Deputy Speaker Condemns Government Over Budget Leaks
Deputy Speaker Nusrat Ghani condemns the government for 'unprecedented' OBR Budget leaks, demanding announcements be made to Parliament first. Read the full story.
Young senator's expenses criticised despite being below average
Australia's youngest senator faces backlash over £78k expenses, but analysis reveals she's among Parliament's most frugal members compared to PM's £941k spending.
Ethan Hawke Opens Up About Divorce from Uma Thurman
Ethan Hawke breaks his silence on the 'excruciating' public and private fallout from his 2005 divorce from Uma Thurman, detailing his depression and family-first vow. Discover his candid revelations.
Eminem sues Australian brand Swim Shady over trademark
Rap superstar Eminem launches legal action against Australian beach brand Swim Shady, claiming trademark infringement of his Slim Shady persona. Discover the details of this international legal battle.
Larry Summers faces scrutiny over Epstein ties
Harvard economist Larry Summers faces bipartisan pressure as emails reveal years-long relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers demand institutions cut ties.
Trans Rights Documentary Reveals Media's Anti-Trans Agenda
New documentary 'Heightened Scrutiny' follows ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio's Supreme Court battle while exposing how major media outlets fuel anti-trans legislation. Available digitally until 20 November.
Tammy Hembrow Reveals Struggle with Public Divorce
Fitness influencer Tammy Hembrow candidly discusses the 'heartbreaking' difficulty of navigating her divorce from Matt Zukowski in the public eye. Read her emotional revelations.
BBC should defy Trump lawsuit with four-word reply
Former Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger argues the BBC should respond to Trump's $1bn legal threat with 'See you in court' rather than capitulating like US media outlets.
Harry's Meghan Fear: Repeating Diana's Media Ordeal
Royal insiders reveal Prince Harry's deepening anxiety about Meghan's safety as public scrutiny intensifies, drawing painful parallels to his mother's experience with media attention.
Lammy under fire over prisoner release blunders
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy faces intense scrutiny after being accused of stonewalling MPs about serious prisoner release errors. Conservative MPs brand his responses inadequate as justice crisis deepens.
Microsoft AI Tool Faces Legal Action Over Fake Citations
Tech giant Microsoft confronts potential class action lawsuit after its AI-powered Copilot allegedly generated false legal precedents, misleading Australian lawyers and threatening court integrity.
Top lawyer ousted in client fund misuse scandal
Prominent London solicitor James Donovan dismissed from PCB Litigation after allegedly misusing millions in client funds for luxury private jet travel, extravagant parties, and personal expenses in shocking financial misconduct case.
Baldoni and Lively settle copyright lawsuit
Actor Justin Baldoni settles copyright infringement case with Blake Lively over film adaptation rights, ending prolonged legal dispute that captivated Hollywood.
Scherzinger Settles Pussycat Dolls Legal Battle
Former Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger has reached a confidential settlement with the group's founder Robin Antin after a bitter legal dispute over the cancelled 2020 reunion tour that left fans disappointed.
Justin Baldoni misses deadline in Blake Lively lawsuit
Jane the Virgin star Justin Baldoni encounters mounting legal pressure after failing to respond to lawsuits filed by Blake Lively and The New York Times over his controversial film project about child labour.
Sarah Ferguson: Prince George faces Diana-like press scrutiny
The Duchess of York draws powerful parallels between the media pressure on young Prince George and the intense scrutiny faced by Princess Diana, calling for greater protection of royal children.
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