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MPs finish Report Stage Debate on Assisted Dying Bill

MPs have finished the Report Stage debate of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, as well as voting on various amendments. More such votes are expected to follow ahead of a crunch Third Reading vote next Friday. During today’s debate, MPs voted in favour of several changes that strengthen the safeguards in the… Read more »

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MDU welcomes increased NHS spending in government’s 2025 Spending Review

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) today welcomed the announcement by the government, in its 2025 Spending Review, that funding for NHS services will increase by 3%. While it is positive that healthcare services have been prioritised in the Spending Review, the MDU emphasises that reform is still urgently needed to ensure this extra funding is… Read more »

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Parents 'can now block terrorist sites'
Parents ‘can now block terrorist sites’

Access to websites promoting terrorism can now be restricted by parents, schools and businesses through new filtering technology, the home secretary has announced. Collaboration between the government and the internet industry will now allow web users to download software which restricts access to terrorist advocacy websites. This software can be downloaded voluntarily and is targeted… Read more »

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Terrorist response units facing setbacks

Terrorist response units for the fire and rescue services are facing budget and timing setbacks, according to a report published today by the National Audit Office (NAO). The fire and rescue services’ £330 million programme was introduced to help provide immediate response to terrorist threats and other large incidents. The programme involves the purchase of… Read more »