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National & Local

Football fan becomes first ever person to be charged for 'tailgating' at Carabao Cup final

A football fan was charged for 'tailgating' at the Carabao Cup final, becoming the first to face legal action under new legislation.

Mar 23 β€’ 08:46 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

After 900 years: The British hereditary peerages are finally disappearing

The British Parliament has passed legislation that abolishes hereditary peerages, ending a 900-year tradition of aristocrats passing on their seats to the next generation.

Mar 21 β€’ 16:06 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Illegal stadium entry now punishable by five-year ban – FA

New legislation in England and Wales introduces strict penalties for illegal stadium entry, including up to five-year bans and fines for offenders.

Mar 20 β€’ 08:11 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Narod.hr
National & Local

Decadent Great Britain: Lords Support Decriminalization of Abortion Until Birth

The British House of Lords has backed the decriminalization of abortion and approved a pardon for women convicted of illegal abortions, rejecting two significant amendments aimed at imposing further restrictions.

Mar 19 β€’ 20:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

New bill would bar ICE raids near World Cup matches in US host cities

A New Jersey congresswoman proposed legislation to prevent ICE raids near venues of the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the US to ensure a welcoming environment for fans and attendees.

Mar 19 β€’ 16:26 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

β€˜She didn’t want that pain’: Paola Marra’s brother despairs of Lords block on assisted dying bill

The article discusses the ongoing struggle for assisted dying legislation in the UK, as Paola Marra's brother protests the House of Lords' blockage of a bill, reflecting on his sister's painful death and her plea for legal changes.

Mar 19 β€’ 15:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
World

Pro-life leader criticizes 'insane' UK bill that would decriminalize certain abortions up until birth

A pro-life leader voices strong opposition to a UK bill that seeks to eliminate criminal penalties for abortions performed up until birth.

Mar 18 β€’ 06:01 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Lords urged to ensure women criminalised for abortion are β€˜not left behind’

Campaigners are urging the House of Lords to ensure that women criminalised under abortion laws in England and Wales are not neglected as legislation is considered to decriminalise abortion.

Mar 18 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Assisted dying Bill defeated as politicians vote down law for terminally ill

Scottish Parliament votes against assisted dying legislation for terminally ill patients, marking the third defeat in two decades.

Mar 17 β€’ 23:26 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

MSPs vote against bill to legalise assisted dying

Members of the Scottish Parliament rejected the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill in a vote held at Holyrood.

Mar 17 β€’ 12:02 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
Crime & Justice

Vulnerable women in England still being arrested over suspected illegal abortions

Vulnerable women in England continue to be arrested for suspected illegal abortions, despite Parliament's support for decriminalizing such actions, highlighting inconsistencies in law enforcement and pending legislation.

Mar 15 β€’ 18:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Jonathan Dimbleby warns Lords it is 'inhumane' to block assisted dying bill

Jonathan Dimbleby criticizes the House of Lords for attempting to obstruct an Assisted Dying bill and calls for public support for the legislation.

Mar 13 β€’ 13:44 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Republicans add to pressure on Senate majority leader after Trump voter ID bill call – US politics live

Republican Senate majority leader John Thune faces pressure to advance the Save America act, with President Trump insisting on a vote before signing any other legislation.

Mar 12 β€’ 11:43 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

China’s rubber-stamp parliament set to approve β€˜ethnic unity’ law

China's National People’s Congress is set to vote on legislation that will reduce the status of minority ethnic languages in education, among other laws.

Mar 12 β€’ 00:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Hereditary peers to lose their seats in the House of Lords

The House of Lords has approved a bill that will abolish hereditary peerages, transitioning the positions to life peerages for some who would lose their seats.

Mar 10 β€’ 23:19 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Narod.hr
National & Local

British MPs rejected the ban on social media for those under 16

British lawmakers have rejected a proposal to ban social media platforms for children under 16, following Australia's lead, which had enforced such a ban last year.

Mar 10 β€’ 21:55 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

Jury trial changes survive Labour rebellion to clear first hurdle

Legislation to limit jury trials passed its first vote in the UK Commons, overcoming a small rebellion from some Labour MPs.

Mar 10 β€’ 19:25 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Britain: MPs vote 'no' to banning social media for children under 16

UK MPs have rejected a proposal to ban social media for children under 16, amid concerns from the Labour government preferring to await consultation results before legislating.

Mar 10 β€’ 13:13 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

UK: Proposal for a total ban on social media for those under 16 rejected – What is being considered

UK lawmakers rejected a proposal to completely ban social media for individuals under 16, opting for a more flexible approach instead.

Mar 10 β€’ 07:49 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

MPs reject ban on social media for under-16s

UK MPs voted against a proposed ban on social media for those under 16, despite previous support from peers and calls from campaigners.

Mar 9 β€’ 23:47 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Gambling crackdown in Romania as councils can ban betting shops and slot machines

Romania has enacted an emergency decree allowing local municipalities the power to ban or restrict betting shops and slot machine venues amid a significant tightening of gambling regulations.

Mar 9 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

New UK dog rules 'could see 67 breeds banned' campaigners say - full list

New proposed dog welfare legislation in the UK could ban 67 breeds based on specific physical characteristics deemed unhealthy, according to campaigners.

Mar 8 β€’ 15:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Germany moves to legalise wolf hunting in response to livestock β€˜bloodlust’

Germany has passed legislation allowing wolf hunting in response to increased livestock attacks amid a growing wolf population.

Mar 5 β€’ 18:56 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
World

China’s Two Sessions: what are the meetings and why do they matter?

China's Two Sessions meetings involve thousands of delegates gathering in Beijing to discuss legislation and budgeting, reflecting the political landscape and governance dynamics in the country.

Mar 3 β€’ 23:50 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Albanese government rejected advice on Tasmanian salmon farming impact before passing pro-industry laws

The Albanese government disregarded environmental warnings and expedited salmon farming legislation in Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour, raising concerns for endangered species and World Heritage sites.

Mar 3 β€’ 14:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Major demand on heated tobacco devices as MP calls for supermarket advert ban

Health officials in the UK are pushing for a ban on advertising heated tobacco products in supermarkets as legislation progresses.

Mar 2 β€’ 19:47 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Harrods faces legal action over Β£1-a-head dining charge not going to staff

Harrods is being sued over a Β£1 cover charge that is not shared with its restaurant staff, ahead of new legislation mandating tips and service charges be given to workers.

Feb 28 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Sky News issues 'very sad' breaking news update with Dame Esther Rantzen

Sky News reported that Dame Esther Rantzen, who is battling terminal lung cancer, shared a 'very sad' update about the likely failure of the assisted dying bill in the House of Lords.

Feb 26 β€’ 14:24 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

Assisted dying bill will almost certainly fail - and doing it all again would be a significantly bigger challenge

The assisted dying bill in England and Wales is expected to fail due to a lack of parliamentary time, with the government not allowing further debate before the deadline.

Feb 26 β€’ 12:25 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

Views sought on criminalising deepfake creation in bid to tackle violence against women and girls

The Scottish government is considering new legislation to criminalise the creation of deepfake images as part of efforts to combat violence against women and girls.

Feb 26 β€’ 11:50 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Jersey approves bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults

Jersey's parliament has approved legislation to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults, awaiting royal assent.

Feb 26 β€’ 11:42 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

UK anti-slavery watchdog calls for overhaul of adult sexual services sites

The UK anti-slavery watchdog urges major reforms of adult services websites after findings reveal they can facilitate the exploitation of sex workers.

Feb 26 β€’ 00:01 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Memorial to 72 victims of Grenfell fire to be funded by new legislation

The UK government announces funding for a permanent memorial to the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire through new legislation.

Feb 25 β€’ 22:20 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Germany accused of ditching climate targets as it scraps renewables mandate

Germany's government faces criticism for abandoning its ambitious renewable energy legislation in favor of allowing the continued use of fossil fuels.

Feb 25 β€’ 15:11 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

BBC Breakfast Fans Issue Same Complaint as Viewers Fume 'I'm Going to be Sick'

BBC Breakfast viewers expressed their disgust during a segment on food waste in a recent episode of the morning show.

Feb 25 β€’ 08:22 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Senedd votes in favour of implementing Westminster’s assisted dying bill

The Senedd in Wales voted to support the Westminster-assisted dying bill, allowing terminally ill patients easier access to assisted dying services.

Feb 24 β€’ 22:22 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Reform UK promises to scrap flagship Labour worker and renters’ protections

Reform UK has announced intentions to revoke key legislation related to workers' rights and tenant protections, drawing criticism from unions and renters' groups.

Feb 24 β€’ 19:35 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Nigel Farage 'mask off' as Reform offers lifeline to bad bosses and rogue landlords

Nigel Farage's political party, Reform, faces criticism for proposing the repeal of worker protections and tenant rights legislation.

Feb 24 β€’ 14:31 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

Streaming services to be subject to same regulation as broadcasters in UK

New UK legislation will subject major streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video to the same regulatory standards as traditional broadcasters.

Feb 24 β€’ 14:14 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

Jersey votes to allow assisted dying

Jersey has approved legislation to permit assisted dying for terminally ill adults, becoming the second British Isle to do so after the Isle of Man.

Feb 24 β€’ 06:57 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Death of 'Lip King' who carried out mum's fatal BBL sparks fresh call for law change

The death of Jordan James Parke, known as 'Lip King', who was undergoing investigation for a Brazilian butt lift that led to a woman's death, has intensified calls for legislation to regulate cosmetic procedures in the UK.

Feb 23 β€’ 15:12 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Brits could be banned from buying homes in these parts of Spain

Proposed legislation in the Balearic Islands of Spain seeks to prevent non-residents, particularly British nationals, from purchasing property.

Feb 23 β€’ 12:37 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Pet owners warned of 2 law changes in March and April 'could see dog seized'

UK pet owners face potential fines and pet seizures due to new legislation regarding dog walking and monkey ownership.

Feb 23 β€’ 08:28 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RT
National & Local

UK mulls removing ex-Prince Andrew from royal succession – media

The UK government is considering legislation to remove ex-Prince Andrew from the royal line of succession due to his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 22 β€’ 11:33 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

British government studies the possibility of removing ex-prince Andrew from the royal succession line

The UK government is considering legislation to remove ex-prince Andrew from the line of succession to the throne amid ongoing investigations into his conduct.

Feb 21 β€’ 14:41 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
World

British Government Studies Removing Ex-Prince Andrew from Royal Succession

The UK government is considering legislation to remove former Prince Andrew from the royal succession line amid ongoing investigations related to his past conduct.

Feb 21 β€’ 13:19 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

UK government considers the possibility of removing former Prince Andrew from the line of succession

The UK government is contemplating legislation to remove former Prince Andrew from the line of succession to the throne following ongoing controversies surrounding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 21 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Epstein Scandal: British Government Considers Removing Andrew from the Line of Succession

The British government is reportedly considering legislation to remove Prince Andrew from the line of succession following the Epstein scandal, pending the completion of police investigations against him.

Feb 21 β€’ 06:45 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Royal Crisis? Andrew, the Law, and the Crown Under Examination

The British government is considering legislation that could remove Prince Andrew from the line of succession to the throne amid ongoing scrutiny regarding allegations of abuse of public office.

Feb 20 β€’ 20:00 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

UK considers removing ex-prince Andrew from succession line

The UK government is contemplating legislation to remove former Prince Andrew from the line of succession following ongoing investigations into his conduct.

Feb 20 β€’ 19:56 UTC

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