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Hybrid Working Boosts UK Jobs, Saves Firms Billions

A major House of Lords inquiry reveals hybrid working significantly boosts employment for disabled people and parents, while saving UK employers up to £10 billion annually. Discover the full findings.

Public Inquiry into Surgeon Sam Eljamel Begins

The public inquiry into disgraced surgeon Sam Eljamel, who harmed dozens at Ninewells Hospital, begins hearing opening statements. Follow for updates on this major NHS scandal.

Two Lords Suspended in Lobbying Scandal

Peers Richard Dannatt and David Evans face lengthy suspensions from the House of Lords after a Guardian investigation exposed breaches of lobbying rules, raising serious questions about standards and the future of the unelected chamber.

SNP under fire for grooming gangs inquiry refusal

SNP government faces mounting criticism for resisting independent inquiry into grooming gangs despite victims' harrowing testimonies. Calls grow for justice as existing child abuse probe could investigate.

SNP accused of blocking grooming gang inquiry powers

The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry reveals it already holds powers to investigate grooming gangs, raising questions over the SNP government's refusal to launch a dedicated probe. Survivors demand action.

Police warn of crime wave as probation service fails

Exclusive: Senior police officials sound alarm over potential crime surge as Labour's controversial justice reforms threaten to overwhelm an already failing probation system. Lords prepare for critical showdown.

Starmer humiliated as Chagos vote pulled

Sir Keir Starmer's government faces embarrassment after being forced to pull crucial Chagos Islands vote amid fears of defeat in the House of Lords.

Lord Dick Taverne: Political Maverick Dies at 94

Tributes pour in for crossbench peer Lord Dick Taverne, the former Labour minister turned independent thinker whose courageous stands on evidence-based policy and nuclear defence shaped British politics for decades.

Lib Dem Peer Lord Taverne Dies Aged 97

Tributes pour in for Liberal Democrat peer Lord Taverne, the former Labour MP who dramatically quit the party over Europe policy and served in Parliament until his death at 97.

Lords face legal challenge over life sentence bill

Peers in the House of Lords are confronting a potential legal battle as human rights lawyers prepare to challenge new legislation that could keep prisoners incarcerated indefinitely without meaningful review.

House of Lords Faces Radical Overhaul in New Government Bill

In a dramatic constitutional shake-up, the government proposes legislation to dramatically reduce the size of the House of Lords and introduce retirement options for peers, addressing long-standing concerns about the chamber's bloated membership.

Legal challenge forces grooming gang inquiry review

A landmark legal case compels Britain's independent inquiry into child sexual exploitation to reconsider its approach after victim Fiona Goddard challenged its handling of abuse allegations.

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