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Kendall defends Cabinet colleagues voicing ‘strong opinions’ on assisted dying
The Work and Pensions Secretary said she would not criticise the health and justice secretaries for their interventions on the issue.
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Lisa Nandy urged to restrict gambling advertising in Northern Ireland
The All Party Group on Reducing Harm Relating to Gambling said legislation is behind that in the rest of the UK and Ireland.
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Homes and cars underwater as Storm Bert takes its toll on Wales
More than 100 flood warnings and alerts have been issued across the country, with homes flooded and landslides reported.
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Benefits claimants will face sanctions if they refuse to work, minister says
Liz Kendall said people have a ‘responsibility’ to engage with training or employment programmes and will lose financial support if they do ...
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Religious leaders come together to oppose assisted dying Bill
A group of faith leaders have signed a letter opposing the assisted dying Bill ahead of its debate by MPs. Senior figures representing Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus and Sikhs have warned that a ...
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Storm Bert causes widespread disruption on the trains
WIDESPREAD disruption is being reported on Somerset’s railway network today (Sunday, November 24, 2024), as Storm Bert causes trains to be cancelled and trees to block the lines. A fallen tree at ...