32 h. ago Labour support for assisted dying law falls as more MPs switch position to oppose change over coercion fears and effect on vulnerable people

The Commons will next week debate changes to the plan to allow terminally ill people with less than six months to live to end their own lives, ahead of a crunch vote later this month.

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7 d. ago Bizarre schoolboy try leaves viewers at odds as Nigel Owens enters the debate

The referee didn't see anything wrong with it, so Nigel Owens has provided clarity on the situation.

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7 d. ago Nigel Owens gives verdict on the viral schoolboy Tiktok try that’s dividing the internet

A viral schoolboy try has been dividing the internet but Owens has had his say

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7 d. ago Nigel Owens: The 'disaster' rugby law I'd change immediately and the big problem that isn't going away

The legendary Welsh referee gives his take on rugby's recent law changes and a new proposal for the Lions tour

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8 d. ago France's July 1 law change everyone needs to follow or risk £113

A new law will make it illegal to do something that's common in the UK - and holidaymakers could face a hefty fine if they are caught breaking this rule.

Economics

1 week ago New driving law change to hit drivers born in certain years with 3 restrictions

A Bill has been introduced to Parliament which would mean that new drivers would be hit with restrictions for the first six months of having a licence in the UK

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1 week ago F1 team heads call for Monaco to ‘move with the times’ and make track change

Mandatory two pit-stop law fell flat in GPCalls for layout change to allow overtakingFormula One team principals have called for layout changes to be considered at the Monaco Grand Prix to address the inability of cars to overtake after efforts to enliven the race with mandatory pit stops fell flat on Sunday.McLaren’s Lando Norris took victory in Monte Carlo and was, despite the two pit-stop rule, in control throughout, Only two passes were made on track in 78 laps and drivers including Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who finished fourth, and Mercedes’ George Russell, who was 11th, dismissed the rule change as all but pointless. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Critics say the movement to defund the police failed. But Austin and Seattle are seeing progress

The rallying cry from 2020 Black Lives Matter protests pushed some US cities to divert money towards housing and community servicesAfter George Floyd’s murder by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020, protesters who swarmed the streets across the US shouted the refrain: “Defund the police.” An idea that was once viewed as radical – to redirect money from law enforcement to other city departments and social services – became a rallying cry overnight.As a result of continued pressure, dozens of jurisdictions throughout the nation promised to reduce their police budgets. While most of them backtracked and increased law enforcement funding in the next year or two, several cities changed policies or added new public safety and homeless services departments. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago South Africa moves to change empowerment law for Musk’s Starlink

Potential loosening of Black ownership rules came after billionaire said his satellite internet group would not comply

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2 w. ago Nurse in trans doctor case demands clarity from union on single

The Royal College of Nursing reportedly wrote to an English health board claiming it was breaking the law with its changing room policy.

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2 w. ago Getting married might NOT revoke your old will under plans by government's legal gurus

Changes drafted by the Law Commission would mean beneficiaries were not immediately disinherited, because at present a will becomes obsolete on marriage.

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2 w. ago 'I watched a woman be prosecuted for an illegal abortion, now I want to change the law'

'Abortion should not still be illegal in this country'

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2 w. ago Elton John calls UK government ‘absolute losers’ over AI copyright plans

Songwriter says he thinks it is a ‘criminal offence’ to let tech firms use protected work without permissionSir Elton John has called the UK government “absolute losers” over proposals to let tech firms use copyright-protected work without permission.The singer and songwriter said it was a “criminal offence” to change copyright law in favour of artificial intelligence companies. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Mother who fears her son died taking part in an online challenge battles for changes to the government's Data Bill

Ellen Roome has been campaigning to change the law since her 14-year-old son Jools Sweeney took his own life three years ago.

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2 w. ago Elton John says UK government being ‘absolute losers’ over AI copyright plans

Songwriter says he thinks it is a ‘criminal offence’ to let tech firms use protected work without permissionSir Elton John has called the UK government “absolute losers” over proposals to let tech firms use copyright-protected work without permission.The songwriter said it was a “criminal offence” to change copyright law in favour of artificial intelligence companies. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Wales international launches into heated argument with referee amid calls for law change

Former Bristol Bears man Callum Sheedy protested that he didn't know how long he had to take the kick.

Society

3 w. ago Nigel Owens: The truth about my rugby comeback plan for next season

The legendary referee recently came out of retirement to take charge of his first rugby match in four years

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3 w. ago Oregon's landmark bottle redemption law may change due to concerns over drugs and homelessness

In 1971, Oregon became the first state in the nation to pass a “bottle bill."

Society

3 w. ago MPs opposed to assisted dying criticise ‘distasteful’ Esther Rantzen claims

Objections raised to Rantzen’s accusation of ‘undeclared religious beliefs’ in five-hour Commons debateMPs opposed to assisted dying have criticised “distasteful” claims from the prominent campaigner Esther Rantzen, who argued many are fighting against the changes to the law because of secret religious views.Rantzen made the remarks in a letter urging MPs to back the “strong, safe, carefully considered bill” to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago UAE delegation visited No 10 before law change that paves way for stake in Telegraph

Exclusive: delegates met officials weeks before UK set out higher-than-expected cap on foreign state ownership of newspapersA delegation from the United Arab Emirates met Downing Street officials weeks before ministers announced a law change that allows the state to take a 15% stake in the Telegraph titles, the Guardian understands.Ministers disclosed the cap this week as part of a long-awaited clarification on the rules around state ownership of British newspapers. It is higher than the 5-10% ceiling envisaged by the previous Conservative government. Continue reading...

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