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#consumer-protection

UK minister promises to force companies to end subscription traps

New rules will require companies to simplify subscription cancellations to prevent consumer exploitation.
Subscription traps cost UK consumers £1.6bn annually due to complex cancellation processes.

New UK gambling limits could cost vendors millions

Proposed limit on betting stakes for online gambling in the UK: £2 for gamblers 25 and under, £5 for those over 25.
The regulation aims to match limits on physical gambling machines, affecting about £4 billion annual revenue from online casinos.

UK minister promises to force companies to end subscription traps

New rules will require companies to simplify subscription cancellations to prevent consumer exploitation.
Subscription traps cost UK consumers £1.6bn annually due to complex cancellation processes.

New UK gambling limits could cost vendors millions

Proposed limit on betting stakes for online gambling in the UK: £2 for gamblers 25 and under, £5 for those over 25.
The regulation aims to match limits on physical gambling machines, affecting about £4 billion annual revenue from online casinos.
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Zombie knives can be bought online despite Labour's ban

Despite a ban, zombie knives are still sold online in the UK, exacerbating gang violence.
The tragic case of Daejaun Campbell underscores the urgency to address knife crime.
#assisted-dying

Too many people have been condemned to die in misery and pain. My assisted dying bill can change that | Kim Leadbeater

The UK must open a dialogue on death to empower terminally ill patients with choices regarding their end-of-life care.

Bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill is safest choice', argues MP

The proposed Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill aims to legalize assisted dying under stringent regulations in England and Wales.

Britain argues over assisted dying: What to know about the emotive debate

The UK parliament is considering legislation to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill patients with six months or less to live.

UK parliament to consider assisted dying law this month

UK parliament is set to consider legalizing assisted dying, reflecting a shift in public opinion and a pressing need for compassionate reforms. The bill aims to give terminally ill patients dignity and choice in end-of-life care.

Keir Starmer pledges landmark assisted dying vote in parliament

Sir Keir Starmer pledges to debate changing assisted dying laws if Labour wins next election.
Dame Esther Rantzen advocates for assisted dying law change to avoid painful memories for families.

Too many people have been condemned to die in misery and pain. My assisted dying bill can change that | Kim Leadbeater

The UK must open a dialogue on death to empower terminally ill patients with choices regarding their end-of-life care.

Bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill is safest choice', argues MP

The proposed Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill aims to legalize assisted dying under stringent regulations in England and Wales.

Britain argues over assisted dying: What to know about the emotive debate

The UK parliament is considering legislation to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill patients with six months or less to live.

UK parliament to consider assisted dying law this month

UK parliament is set to consider legalizing assisted dying, reflecting a shift in public opinion and a pressing need for compassionate reforms. The bill aims to give terminally ill patients dignity and choice in end-of-life care.

Keir Starmer pledges landmark assisted dying vote in parliament

Sir Keir Starmer pledges to debate changing assisted dying laws if Labour wins next election.
Dame Esther Rantzen advocates for assisted dying law change to avoid painful memories for families.
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Starmer promises swift action against welfare fraudsters

The UK government aims to save £1.6bn by combating welfare fraud more effectively.
New legislation focuses on tackling long-term sickness and protecting vulnerable claimants.

Hospitality businesses urged to act on new tipping regulations ahead of October deadline

UK hospitality must comply with new laws on tipping effective October 1st, ensuring transparent distribution of service charges to staff.

Planned Shein IPO needs closer scrutiny, says former Labour minister

The UK government should investigate Shein for potential forced labor connections, especially regarding its supply chain linked to Xinjiang.

UK Parliament Introduces Bill to Recognize Bitcoin and Crypto as Personal Property

UK legislation now officially recognizes Bitcoin and digital assets as personal property, providing legal protections and clarity for asset owners.

We examined anti-protest laws across the west. Britain stood out, and not in a good way | Linda Lakhdhir

The UK government has enacted severe anti-protest laws, imposing harsh sentences on climate activists, raising concerns about democratic freedoms and justice.
#national-security

UK's Investigatory Powers Bill approved to become law

The UK's Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill 2024 has enhanced digital surveillance powers for national security and combating online abuse.

British SMBs are glaringly unprotected - will the new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill be enough to raise the bar?

New UK cyber legislation aims to enhance national infrastructure resilience but may overlook smaller firms crucial to supply chains.

UK's Investigatory Powers Bill approved to become law

The UK's Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill 2024 has enhanced digital surveillance powers for national security and combating online abuse.

British SMBs are glaringly unprotected - will the new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill be enough to raise the bar?

New UK cyber legislation aims to enhance national infrastructure resilience but may overlook smaller firms crucial to supply chains.
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Labour moves to end no-fault evictions within months

Landlords will soon be banned from evicting tenants without cause, marking significant legislative changes for tenant protections in the UK.

UK workers on the right to switch off: Uncompensated overtime should be illegal'

The UK government seeks to legally enforce the right to disconnect from work, penalizing employers for contacting employees outside agreed hours.

The rise of Exotic Bully dogs: Meet the teeny, tiny sibling of the XL Bully

Exotic Bullies are a new invention, bred to be mini versions of XL Bullies, with the ultimate goal of achieving extreme musculature while reducing size and removing aggression.
Exotic Bullies are bred to be docile, gentle with children and animals, excellent family companions, and registered for competitions, with aggression traits deemed highly undesirable.

Clever illustration has a powerful message

Women in UK could face prosecution for abortion; Dame Diana Johnson MP's amendment aims to eliminate criminal investigation for ending pregnancies.
MSI Reproductive Choices partners with Uncommon Creative Studio for impactful campaign to support global reproductive choice.

From left to far right, which groups could end up on the UK extremism list?

Far-right and Islamist groups expected to be listed as extremist under new UK legislation.
Concern about a broader range of groups potentially being added to the list in the future.

Further action required on deepfakes, says British self-governing island

The Isle of Man is pushing for broader policies on deepfakes as new legislation on sexual offenses is introduced.
The Isle of Man government is looking at a UK proposal to label all AI-generated images in order to target deepfakes.

Chemical assaults: how common are they and what's the law?

Corrosive substance attacks involve throwing acid or corrosive substances on someone with the intent to harm or kill.
Corrosive substance attacks in the UK have risen in recent years, with 710 attacks recorded in 2022 and 82 hospital admissions for acid attacks in 2022-2023.

UK Cyber Bill teases mandatory ransomware reporting | Computer Weekly

Keir Starmer's Labour government is introducing a Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to enhance UK's cyber defences and mandatory ransomware reporting.

Mandatory solar panels could power an extra 1.17m homes, energy firm claims

Mandatory solar panels on new-builds can potentially generate surplus electricity to power additional homes, saving money and benefiting the environment.
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