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UK Lawmakers Sound Alarm Over AI as Calls Grow for New Human Rights Law

MPs and peers are calling for a new law to protect human rights from the growing risks posed by artificial intelligence, warning that existing legal safeguards are struggling to keep pace with rapidly advancing technology. The demand comes from Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights, which has concluded that current laws are not sufficient to address the potential impact of AI on fundamental rights. The committee's report, Human Rights and […]

today14 September 2026 7

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Burnham Under Pressure as Farage’s Reform Gains Momentum and Tories Fight Back

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing a growing political challenge from both Reform UK and the Conservatives as his government attempts to establish itself on the economy, defence, immigration and Britain's relationship with Europe. Burnham has sought to present Labour as a government willing to take difficult decisions while maintaining its commitment to public services. In his first parliamentary exchanges with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, he refused to rule out […]

today14 September 2026 6

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Princess Diana’s Iconic ‘Revenge Dress’ Returns to Auction Nearly 30 Years After Her Final Charity Sale

Princess Diana’s iconic “revenge dress” is returning to the auction block nearly 30 years after it was last sold, giving collectors another opportunity to own one of the most recognisable outfits in modern royal and fashion history. The black silk dress, designed by Greek designer Christina Stambolian, will be auctioned by Sotheby’s in New York on December 9, 2026. It is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $300,000, although its […]

today11 September 2026 15

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English Mayors Could Gain Power to Introduce Tourist Taxes on Overnight Stays

Mayors across England are set to gain new powers to introduce a local tourist tax on overnight stays, giving regional leaders another way to raise money for transport, infrastructure and projects designed to support tourism. The proposed overnight visitor levy would apply to short-term, commercially let accommodation such as hotels, bed and breakfasts and other visitor accommodation. Mayors would decide whether to introduce the charge in their areas and determine […]

today10 September 2026 7

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Burnham Faces Growing Political Test as Farage and Badenoch Step Up Attacks

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing growing pressure from both Reform UK and the Conservatives as he attempts to establish Labour’s direction on the economy, immigration, defence and Britain’s relationship with Europe. Burnham’s early days in Downing Street have been marked by a more assertive approach than his predecessor, with the prime minister pushing regional devolution and closer cooperation with European countries. His meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron focused […]

today9 September 2026 11

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Miliband Says Britain Could Not Stay Silent as West Bank Settlements Threaten Two State Solution

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has defended Britain’s decision to take tougher action against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, saying the UK had to act before settlement expansion made a future Palestinian state impossible. Speaking in Parliament, Miliband said Britain could no longer simply condemn settlement expansion while watching “facts on the ground” undermine the prospect of a two state solution. The government has now joined France, Canada and […]

today9 September 2026 10

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UK Flight Chaos Deepens as Air Traffic Control Failure Triggers More Cancellations

Air passengers across the UK are facing another day of disruption after a major technical failure in the country’s air traffic control system caused more than 1,000 flight cancellations and left hundreds more delayed. The problem affected NATS, the UK’s air traffic control provider, after a fault in its flight data processing system disrupted operations at airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, Manchester and Birmingham. NATS said the technical issue […]

today9 September 2026 9

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Burnham Moves to Reset Labour’s Direction as Farage and Reform Turn Up the Pressure

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing pressure on several fronts as his government attempts to establish a clearer political identity, with immigration, the economy, foreign policy and the growing influence of Reform UK dominating Westminster. One of the biggest developments is Labour’s tougher stance on Israel. Burnham has told Labour MPs that Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is set to announce measures banning trade in goods from illegal Israeli settlements in […]

today8 September 2026 12

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UK Moves to Ban Trade From Israeli Settlements in West Bank Amid Diplomatic Backlash

The UK government is set to announce new sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, in one of the strongest shifts yet in its policy towards Israel under Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is expected to announce a ban on British trade in goods produced in Israeli settlements, with the measures aimed at discouraging further settlement expansion and protecting the possibility of a future two […]

today8 September 2026 11

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