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UK May Soon Bring 'Assisted Dying' Law. Lawmaker Explains Its Safeguards
A proposed law allowing terminally ill adults in England and Wales to end their lives was published on Tuesday, setting out safeguards such as ensuring the approval of doctors and judges to try to ease concerns in Britain over its possible misuse.
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UK Introduces Law To Create First "Smoke-Free Generation"
A new UK-wide law aimed at creating the first "smoke-free generation" will on Tuesday be introduced in parliament, as part of a world-leading ban.
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Amazon Fire TVs to Carry Freely Streaming Platform in Boost for BBC, ITV
Freely, a new streaming service backed by the BBC, ITV, will be debuting on Amazon Fire televisions. The tie-up will help take content from the four public broadcasters - which are required by UK law to offer programming beneficial to the public interest - to more British households, through smart TVs using Amazon's popular Fire operating system.
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UK Says 90 Percent Crypto Firms Applying for Licence Lacks Money Laundering, Fraud Precautions
A recent report by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said that they have rejected 90 percent of the registration applications of crypto firms in recent times. Inconsistencies with security measures against frauds and money laundering activities have emerged among top reasons for licence rejection.
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British Environmental Activist Sentenced To Five Years In Jail For Blocking Highway
The protest caused significant traffic delays and accidents, with costs exceeding 1.8 million pounds.
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UK Government, British Airways Sued Over 1990 Kuwait Hostage Flight
Passengers and crew of a British Airways flight who were taken hostage in Kuwait in 1990 have launched legal action against the UK government and the airline, a law firm said Monday.
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Northern Ireland Court Blocks UK Law To Deport Asylum-Seekers To Rwanda
A High Court judge in Belfast on Monday ruled that a UK law allowing asylum-seekers to be deported to Rwanda should be disapplied in Northern Ireland on human rights grounds.
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Rap Music Serves As Evidence In Many Trials Across UK, Study Reveals
A recent study from the University of Manchester has revealed a concerning trend in England and Wales, where rap and drill music are being utilized as evidence in criminal trials, particularly those involving youth violence.
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Over 10,500 London Black Cabbies Take Uber To Court
A UK law firm said that it has filed a multi-million-pound group action in the city's High Court on behalf of 10,887 licensed London black cab drivers in their claim against Uber for alleged losses sustained.
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"Prefer To Die": UK Rwanda Law Sparks Fear Among Migrants Hoping To Cross Channel
Britain's new law allowing the deportation of undocumented asylum seekers to Rwanda is sparking fear among migrants who have come to France in the hope of crossing the Channel to England.
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UK Parliament Debates Law Phasing Out Smoking
The UK parliament on Tuesday kicked off its first debate on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's planned flagship legislation to prevent young people from smoking, despite opposition from many in his own Conservative Party.
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Wrong Couple In UK Divorced After Law Firm's Error: Report
The mishap occurred when lawyers at Vardags mistakenly filed a final divorce order for the Williamses while handling paperwork for another client.
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UK PM Rishi Sunak Backs Author JK Rowling Over Scottish Hate Crime Law
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday came out in support of 'Harry Potter' author JK Rowling over her stance against a new hate crime law enforced by the devolved government of Scotland, which she says restricts free speech.
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Rishi Sunak's "Facts On Biology" Counter To New Scottish Hate Crimes Law
Controversial new laws in Scotland, which make stirring up hatred against a number of groups including transgender people an offence, were criticised after coming into force Monday.
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Woman Fired For Eating Leftover Sandwich Found In UK Company's Meeting Room
Ms Rodriguez said that it was "common practice" for staff members to take leftovers for lunch.
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UK May Soon Bring 'Assisted Dying' Law. Lawmaker Explains Its Safeguards
A proposed law allowing terminally ill adults in England and Wales to end their lives was published on Tuesday, setting out safeguards such as ensuring the approval of doctors and judges to try to ease concerns in Britain over its possible misuse.
-
UK Introduces Law To Create First "Smoke-Free Generation"
A new UK-wide law aimed at creating the first "smoke-free generation" will on Tuesday be introduced in parliament, as part of a world-leading ban.
-
Amazon Fire TVs to Carry Freely Streaming Platform in Boost for BBC, ITV
Freely, a new streaming service backed by the BBC, ITV, will be debuting on Amazon Fire televisions. The tie-up will help take content from the four public broadcasters - which are required by UK law to offer programming beneficial to the public interest - to more British households, through smart TVs using Amazon's popular Fire operating system.
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UK Says 90 Percent Crypto Firms Applying for Licence Lacks Money Laundering, Fraud Precautions
A recent report by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said that they have rejected 90 percent of the registration applications of crypto firms in recent times. Inconsistencies with security measures against frauds and money laundering activities have emerged among top reasons for licence rejection.
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British Environmental Activist Sentenced To Five Years In Jail For Blocking Highway
The protest caused significant traffic delays and accidents, with costs exceeding 1.8 million pounds.
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UK Government, British Airways Sued Over 1990 Kuwait Hostage Flight
Passengers and crew of a British Airways flight who were taken hostage in Kuwait in 1990 have launched legal action against the UK government and the airline, a law firm said Monday.
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Northern Ireland Court Blocks UK Law To Deport Asylum-Seekers To Rwanda
A High Court judge in Belfast on Monday ruled that a UK law allowing asylum-seekers to be deported to Rwanda should be disapplied in Northern Ireland on human rights grounds.
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Rap Music Serves As Evidence In Many Trials Across UK, Study Reveals
A recent study from the University of Manchester has revealed a concerning trend in England and Wales, where rap and drill music are being utilized as evidence in criminal trials, particularly those involving youth violence.
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Over 10,500 London Black Cabbies Take Uber To Court
A UK law firm said that it has filed a multi-million-pound group action in the city's High Court on behalf of 10,887 licensed London black cab drivers in their claim against Uber for alleged losses sustained.
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"Prefer To Die": UK Rwanda Law Sparks Fear Among Migrants Hoping To Cross Channel
Britain's new law allowing the deportation of undocumented asylum seekers to Rwanda is sparking fear among migrants who have come to France in the hope of crossing the Channel to England.
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UK Parliament Debates Law Phasing Out Smoking
The UK parliament on Tuesday kicked off its first debate on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's planned flagship legislation to prevent young people from smoking, despite opposition from many in his own Conservative Party.
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Wrong Couple In UK Divorced After Law Firm's Error: Report
The mishap occurred when lawyers at Vardags mistakenly filed a final divorce order for the Williamses while handling paperwork for another client.
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UK PM Rishi Sunak Backs Author JK Rowling Over Scottish Hate Crime Law
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday came out in support of 'Harry Potter' author JK Rowling over her stance against a new hate crime law enforced by the devolved government of Scotland, which she says restricts free speech.
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Rishi Sunak's "Facts On Biology" Counter To New Scottish Hate Crimes Law
Controversial new laws in Scotland, which make stirring up hatred against a number of groups including transgender people an offence, were criticised after coming into force Monday.
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Woman Fired For Eating Leftover Sandwich Found In UK Company's Meeting Room
Ms Rodriguez said that it was "common practice" for staff members to take leftovers for lunch.
