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.
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 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.
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?
Barbara Shooter, diagnosed with motor neurone disease after her husband's assisted death in Switzerland, supports new UK bill. She condemns Lords' 'filibustering' tactics.
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.
Australia's parliament has passed historic reforms to its environmental protection laws, providing long-overdue safeguards for forests and biodiversity. Discover how this shapes our future.
Australia's landmark EPBC Act amendments promise environmental protection improvements, but experts warn of potential pitfalls in rushed legislation. Read the full analysis.
Anthony Albanese intervenes in last-ditch negotiations to save Labor's environmental reforms from collapse. Will the Greens accept the 11th-hour compromise?
Labor's environmental reforms face a critical vote as Minister Watt offers concessions to both the Coalition and the Greens. Will Australia's new nature laws pass?
As Parliament sits for the final week of 2023, Murray Watt pushes for EPBC bill agreement amid Liberal Party instability and BoM website criticism. Follow live updates.
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.
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley offers Coalition support for Labor's rewritten EPBC Act if government accepts 'sensible amendments' to water down environmental protections.
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.
Environment Minister Murray Watt vows to pass Labor's nature laws in parliament's final 2025 sitting week, negotiating with both Coalition and Greens amid industry concerns.
Political tensions escalate as the Australian government faces opposition pushback on landmark environmental laws while navigating complex net zero commitments ahead of critical climate deadlines.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces diplomatic challenge during Washington meeting with Donald Trump, addressing climate policy differences and Pacific security concerns.
California Republican Bill Essayli proposes groundbreaking bill making it illegal to publicly insult former presidents, sparking immediate controversy and free speech debates.
Controversial reforms to Australia's EPBC Act grant unprecedented powers to fossil fuel projects and water resource management, drawing fierce criticism from environmental groups and scientists.
Australia's flagship environmental legislation is under fire as new analysis reveals alarming biodiversity decline despite conservation efforts. Experts warn urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible ecological damage.
Ministers accused of 'draconian' power grab as new legislation threatens to criminalise peaceful protests and grant sweeping powers to restrict demonstrations across England and Wales.
The Albanese government's sweeping changes to Australia's environmental protection laws spark heated debate in federal parliament, with critics warning of rushed legislation and inadequate scrutiny.
Australia's environment minister will retain final approval power over contentious development projects under Labor's newly unveiled environmental protection legislation, sparking criticism from conservation groups.
The Australian government's landmark environmental law reforms risk failure after the Coalition withdrew support, claiming the legislation would strangle economic development and investment across the nation.
Peers and bishops unite to defeat government's Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill, demanding crucial safeguards for vulnerable individuals.
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.
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.
The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.
Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Loach joined trade unionists and activists in a major London demonstration against the government's controversial Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, denouncing it as an attack on fundamental worker rights.
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