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Government to apologise on behalf of the state for historical forced adoption
Around 185,000 children were estimated to have been taken from unmarried mothers and adopted between 1949 and 1976 in England and Wales.
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Aine Fox
17 Jun 2026
Politics
Social care leaders warn of tough times without ‘significant new funding’
A statement to the Chancellor is signed by dozens within the sector including the Local Government Association, representing councils providing care.
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Aine Fox
22 May 2025
Politics
Net migration data due after Starmer’s warning on ‘island of strangers’
The Office for National Statistics will give its first estimate of net migration for the 12 months to December 2024.
By
Aine Fox
22 May 2025
Politics
‘Child sexual abuse support services face closure or cuts in funding shortfall’
The centre of expertise on child sexual abuse said currently thousands of children and adults are left waiting months or even years to access support.
By
Aine Fox
22 May 2025
Politics
EHRC says people could be asked for birth certificates to prove biological sex
The consultation period was extended from two weeks to six ‘in light of the level of public interest’, the Equality and Human Rights Commission said.
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Aine Fox
20 May 2025
Politics
Grenfell Tower demolition could begin in September
It had been announced in February that the tower will be brought down to ground level in a process likely to take two years.
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Aine Fox
20 May 2025
Politics
Most people think Supreme Court gender ruling was right, survey finds
People were asked about sports, toilets and their views on the ruling in general in new survey
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Aine Fox
19 May 2025
Politics
MPs vote in favour of assisted dying opt-out for all healthcare workers
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will return to the Commons next month.
By
Aine Fox
16 May 2025
Politics
All you need to know as the assisted dying Bill returned to Parliament
The Bill will come back for further report stage on June 13.
By
Aine Fox
16 May 2025
Politics
Care homes and hospices must have right to opt out of assisted dying, MPs hear
The Government is neutral on the Bill and any votes MPs make are according to their own conscience rather than along party lines.
By
Aine Fox
16 May 2025
Politics
MPs must act to legalise assisted dying, Leadbeater urges as debate begins
High-profile supporters include Dame Esther Rantzen while Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is among those opposed.
By
Aine Fox
16 May 2025
Politics
Assisted dying Bill returns to Commons amid divided opinion among MPs
Various amendments will be debated and voted on by MPs on Friday.
By
Aine Fox
16 May 2025
Politics
MP behind assisted dying Bill defends it as medical body adds voice of concern
The Bill returns to the House of Commons on Friday for the first time since a historic yes vote in November.
By
Aine Fox
15 May 2025
Politics
Royal College of Physicians adds voice of concern on assisted dying Bill
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which relates to England and Wales, returns to the House of Commons on Friday.
By
Aine Fox
15 May 2025
Politics
All you need to know as the assisted dying Bill returns to Parliament
The Bill is heading back to the Commons for its report stage where MPs will debate and vote on amendments.
By
Aine Fox
15 May 2025
Politics
PM signals continued support for assisted dying Bill on eve of debate
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill returns to the House of Commons on Friday.
By
Aine Fox
15 May 2025
Politics
MPs with medical backgrounds urge assisted dying support after Bill criticism
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is back in the Commons for debate on Friday.
By
Aine Fox
14 May 2025
Politics
Doctors raise concerns over assisted dying Bill ahead of return to Parliament
The Bill, which relates to England and Wales, will come before MPs in the House of Commons on Friday for its report stage.
By
Aine Fox
14 May 2025
Politics
Campaigners say women deserve better as they seek to decriminalise abortion
A new amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill is being brought by Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi.
By
Aine Fox
14 May 2025
UK
Ongoing wait for new Church of England leader ‘staggering’ says MP
The comments came as the body charged with nominating the new archbishop announced most of its membership.
By
Aine Fox
13 May 2025
Politics
Expert warns against quick-fix online fire safety training years after Grenfell
Dame Judith Hackitt urged ‘more people to take personal responsibility and leadership in different parts of this built environment sector’.
By
Aine Fox
13 May 2025
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