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Jersey votes to allow assisted dying

Jersey has voted to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults, becoming the second of the British Isles to do so after the Isle of Man.

Ukrainian family denied UK asylum told to use noise-cancelling headphones for child to block out bombs

A Ukrainian family denied asylum in the UK was told by the Home Office that they could relocate within Ukraine and their daughter should wear noise-cancelling headphones to prevent panic attacks.

Threats we face echo run-up to WWII, warns minister

Russia's invasion of Ukraine and wider threats to the UK and its allies share "a lot of similarities" with the three-year run-up to the Second World War, the armed forces minister has said.

'Staring down the barrel at higher costs': UK exporters rue US tariff chaos

UK businesses are facing uncertainty and higher costs as Donald Trump's new global tariff shift takes effect.

Two Commonwealth countries back plans to remove Andrew from line of succession

The governments of Australia and New Zealand have thrown their weight behind plans to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession.

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How a century-old Act could help assisted dying supporters override the Lords

While rare, the Parliament Act can technically be used to pass a private members' bill if the House of Lords rejects it, provided the bill passes the Commons in two successive sessions and one year elapses.

Hillsborough Law: What is it, why has it faced delays and a U-turn?

The long-awaited Hillsborough Law has been hit by delays, backlash and a U-turn but is expected to clear an important hurdle in the Commons on Tuesday.

How can a UK prime minister be ousted?

Sir Keir Starmer is under immense pressure following the disastrous elections in England, Scotland, and Wales.

New renters' law aims to stop big rent rises and no-fault evictions - here's how

No-fault evictions will finally be banned from Friday - seven years and four prime ministers on from when the change was first promised.