Jury Trial Reform Controversy in King's Speech
King's Speech includes controversial Courts Modernisation Bill to scale back jury trials, sparking debate over justice system reforms and public confidence.
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Ministers Get New Powers Over Regulators Growth Agenda
UK ministers will receive statutory powers to direct regulators like Natural England and HSE to prioritize growth, as part of the Regulating for Growth Bill announced in the King's Speech.
Sole Traders Warned of Tax Change Deadline
Hundreds of thousands of sole traders risk missing the August 7 MTD deadline. Only 37% know the date, and confusion over HMRC rules is widespread.
Labour MPs Call for Bolder Economic Strategy Beyond Decline
Soft-left Tribune group MPs, including Louise Haigh, launch a thinly veiled attack on Keir Starmer, urging bold policy renewal and higher taxes on wealth to offer voters more than 'better managed decline'.
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Gambling Reform: Labor's Response Raises Questions
Labor's long-awaited gambling report response, released on budget day, leaves many enforcement details unclear. Harm advocates and industry await concrete rules.
FDA Suppresses Vaccine Safety Studies, Undermining Trust
FDA scientists were directed to withdraw two Covid-19 vaccine safety studies accepted by journals, while a memo linking child deaths to vaccines was released. This selective transparency threatens public health surveillance as the World Cup approaches.
Age Verification Laws Threaten Online Anonymity
Age verification laws aimed at protecting children online require users to hand over sensitive data, eroding anonymity and privacy. Experts warn of data breaches, government overreach, and chilling effects on free expression.
Labour Could Simplify UK Tax Code to Boost Growth
Alan Vallance urges the government to simplify the UK's complex tax system, citing business burdens and growth barriers ahead of the King's Speech.
Quarantine at Arrowe Park: What Awaits MV Hondius Passengers
Passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship are quarantined at Arrowe Park hospital, Wirral, after a hantavirus outbreak. A former Covid quarantine veteran shares what they can expect.
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British Steel Nationalisation: Hard Decisions Loom
As British Steel faces full nationalisation, questions arise over sale terms, transition to electric arc furnaces, and potential subsidies. The government must balance costs, jobs, and steel capacity.
Trump Pledges to Pause Federal Gas Tax as Prices Soar
President Trump pledges to suspend the federal gas tax to relieve Americans from rising fuel costs after the US-Israel war on Iran drove prices to a four-year high.
Renters' Rights Act: Court Delays Without Funding
The Renters' Rights Act may worsen court delays without proper investment, warns Law Society president. Legal aid funding is crucial to handle contested repossession cases.
Democrats' tax cut plan risks social contract
Analysis warns Democrats' proposed tax cuts for middle class, funded by surtax on millionaires, could further defund the state and hinder shared prosperity.
IPPR Calls for 'Double Lock' Rent Cap in England
The IPPR proposes a rent cap linked to lower of inflation or wages, affecting 2.4 million UK renters. Chancellor Reeves considers cost-of-living measures amid Iran war impact.
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NHS Expands Palantir Patient Data Access Amid Backlash
NHS England has granted wider data access to Palantir and other contractors, sparking privacy concerns and fears over Big Tech influence in the UK health service.
Starmer's EU Reset Risks UK AI Edge with Regulation
PM Keir Starmer's vow for closer EU ties sparks fears of overregulation harming UK's AI sector, as divisions grow between EU's strict AI Act and UK's lighter-touch approach.
Tories Pledge Tax Cuts and Welfare Reform in Alternative Speech
The Conservatives propose slashing taxes, scrapping business rates for high street firms, and repealing Labour's workers' rights reforms in their alternative King's Speech.
Rubio Hopes Iran Offers 'Serious' Ceasefire Proposal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expects Iran's response to ceasefire proposals, while Iran accuses US of reckless military adventure. Tensions rise near Strait of Hormuz.
London Rally to Fight Antisemitism Seeks 'Silent Majority'
A major rally against antisemitism in London invites political leaders, including Nigel Farage, sparking controversy over his inclusion. Organizers hope for a 'million mensch march.'
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Trump's Drug Policies: Contradictions Risk Lives
The Trump administration proposes conflicting overdose prevention policies, cutting harm reduction funding while expanding naloxone access, confusing experts and risking lives.
Europe's Supply Chain Complacency Amid Iran Conflict
Despite dire warnings of shortages from the Iran war, Europe's supply chains hold up for now, but experts warn of complacency and looming inflation.
New Blast Prediction Tool to Protect Public Buildings
University of Sheffield engineers develop a blast prediction tool to protect stadiums and shopping centres from terror attacks, supporting Martyn's Law.
Starmer Admits Government Made 'Unnecessary Mistakes'
UK PM Keir Starmer acknowledged his government made unnecessary mistakes, failing to convince the public of positive change, and pledged to restore hope.
GM Settles Lawsuit Over Driving Location Data
General Motors reaches a settlement in a lawsuit alleging it collected and sold drivers' location data without consent, impacting millions.
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South East Water CEO to step down after supply outages
David Hinton, CEO of South East Water, will resign after major supply outages in Kent and Sussex. He remains until a successor is found, following the chair's resignation.
Three Hikers Dead After Mount Dukono Eruption
Two Singaporeans and an Indonesian died after Mount Dukono erupted, ignoring warnings. 15 hikers descended safely; rescue delayed due to ongoing activity.
City of London urges tech firms to build digital ID for fraud fight
The City of London Corporation seeks tech firms to create a digital identity network to combat fraud, which accounts for 40% of crime in England, potentially unlocking £5bn in economic benefits.
Trump Data Deletion Hurts Americans: 5 Examples
The Trump administration is deleting government data on chemicals, infant deaths, hunger, trans youth, and climate disasters. Experts warn this will harm Americans for generations.
EU: Airlines Must Pay for Fuel Cancellations
EU transport commissioner says jet fuel prices are not extraordinary circumstances, so airlines cancelling flights due to fuel crisis must compensate passengers.
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European Leaders Rethink Security Amid Trump Threats
European leaders are accelerating plans for a post-American security framework as Trump's tirades and Iran war undermine NATO credibility, forcing urgent defense gap closures.
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