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UK insists Parthenon sculptures not on the agenda as Greek PM visits
LONDON — Britain isn’t losing its marbles — yet. The U.K.’s new government insists there’ll be no change in position on the ownership of the…
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Business units plan for Longridge sparks 29 letters of objection
A plan for business units on a Longridge farm site in the Ribble Valley has been described as over-development, not needed, visually unattractive and being ‘fanciful’ in claiming similarities with a previous […]
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Getting Britain to work without blaming ‘scroungers’ – can Starmer change the narrative?
At face value, the government’s approach to “get Britain working” marks a pointed departure from the toxic anti-welfare rhetoric of recent decades. Both Keir Starmer…
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Assisted dying: why this parliamentary process is the worst way to consider such an important issue
I have no doubt that some will claim Friday’s debate on the terminally ill adults (end of life) bill was “parliament at its best” –…
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UK MPs back assisted dying law at first hurdle in historic vote
LONDON — MPs have voted by 330 to 275 in favor of a bill to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales for the first…
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How much for cash? Why the informal economy is bad for business, consumers and society
LightField Studios/Shutterstock Who hasn’t heard someone ask, “How much for cash?” While it may seem harmless, research reveals such demands contribute to a growing culture…
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UK’s assisted dying bill would create the worst thought-out legal framework anywhere in the world – legal expert
The terminally ill adults (end of life) bill will allow adults in England and Wales who are terminally ill to be provided with assistance to…
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UK warning: Russia’s ‘aggressive’ cyber warfare is threat to NATO
Moscow is prepared to launch a wave of cyberattacks against NATO allies that could leave millions without power, according to a senior United Kingdom minister.…
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Preston eight-year-old on track to be youngest person to visit 197 countries through ‘world schooling’
An eight-year-old boy from Preston has just become one of the youngest British people to visit Antarctica and all seven continents in the world. James Meconi is on track to […]
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Neighbours claim Ribbleton garden playroom used for partying and karaoke
A garden playroom that neighbours claim is being used as a party venue for adults can stay put, councillors have decided. Preston City Council’s planning committee heard that the outbuilding […]
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