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Mould, mice and droppings among issues discovered at Whitehall’s restaurants and bars

Rodent infestation and out-of-date food was found across government canteens and cafes in recent inspections

The Guardian - UK

Could Elon Musk’s government takeover happen in the UK? A constitutional law expert’s view

It has been less than a month since Donald Trump retook the Oval Office. But with dozens of executive orders, every day has brought substantial change.

The Conversation

Family dynasties running Labour Government revealed in new 'power couple' list

WE plebs have been afforded a glimpse into the dynasties running the Labour Government after a list of the “power couples” calling the shots…

The National (Scotland)

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Labour branded 'utterly shameless' after giving former Scottish leader Lords role

A FORMER leader of Scottish Labour has been inducted into the House of Lords as her party has been accused of “shamelessly” ennobling a new…

The National (Scotland)

Lord Elis-Thomas obituary

Influential leader of Plaid Cymru who advanced the nationalist cause in Wales and helped establish the country’s parliament

The Guardian - UK

MPs: Ministers must give protections to creative sector amid AI copyright fears

The Data (Use and Access) Bill was amended in the House of Lords in a bid to protect creatives.

Evening Standard

Sue Gray takes seat in Lords after leaving Government amid internal rows

The former civil servant wore the traditional scarlet robes for the short introduction ceremony, watched by her Labour MP son.

Evening Standard

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Who’s to blame if creators of deepfake porn get off lightly? Labour ministers, it seems

A bill that would ban the creation of these images without consent was watered down by the government, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Sue Gray to take seat in Lords months after leaving heart of Government

The former senior civil servant was among 30 new Labour peers who were announced last December by Downing Street.

The Independent UK

Lord Davies of Stamford obituary

Maverick Conservative MP who defected to Labour in 2007 as a result of the Tory party’s mounting antipathy towards Europe

The Guardian - UK

Deepfake abuse crackdown a ‘really important blow in battle against misogyny’

The Government has pledged to act following campaigning led by Conservative Baroness Owen of Alderley Edge in the House of Lords.

The Independent UK

Watchdog should halt plans for ‘naming and shaming’ firms, says Lords committee

The FCA launched proposals last year which would allow it to announce when it has opened enforcement investigations into financial firms.

The Independent UK

Shouts of ‘shame’ in House of Lords amid bitter row over Royal Albert Hall

Peers voted 206 to 45, majority 161, in favour of an amendment to the Royal Albert Hall Bill addressing conflict of interest concerns.

Evening Standard

Government defeat in Lords over protecting copyright from AI data scraping

Peers voted 145 to 126, majority 19, in favour of amendments to the Data (Use and Access) Bill aiming to tackle the AI copyright issue.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Scrap automatic right of bishops to sit in Lords, says Harriet Harman

Former Labour MP puts forward amendment to reform bill aiming to end privilege for 26 C of E bishops

The Guardian - UK

Labour looking to cut deal with peers to shrink House of Lords

Exclusive: With Tory peers ready to delay bill, government suggests it is open to thinking beyond hard age limit

Evening Standard

Fire outbreaks in Palace of Westminster spark ‘Notre Dame inferno’ warning

Labour former cabinet minister Lord Hain hits out at the ‘prevarication and delay’ over the restoration of the world heritage site.

The National (Scotland)

Former deputy prime minister Therese Coffey takes seat in Lords

Liz Truss’s former deputy prime minister Dame Therese Coffey has taken her seat in the House of Lords.

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The Guardian - UK

Lisa Nandy calls out Tory Lords over plan to ‘wreck’ football regulator bill

Lisa Nandy, the culture secretary, has attacked the Conservative front bench in the Lords over what she called attempts to ‘wreck’ plans for an independent football regulator

The Guardian - UK

Southport killer will be treated as a terrorist in jail, Yvette Cooper tells MPs – as it happened

Home secretary also says inquiry into the attack will cover wider threat posed by youth violence

The Guardian - UK

Overhaul ‘unsustainable’ incapacity benefits system, Lords committee urges

Peers call on Labour to carry out ‘fundamental review’ amid rising concerns over retention of Tory plans for £3bn in cuts

The National (Scotland)

Former Scottish Labour minister takes seat in House of Lords

A FORMER Scottish Labour minister has taken a seat in the House of Lords ...

The Guardian - UK

Hopes for regulator in the balance as Lords tie up Football Governance Bill

Members of the House of Lords have proposed 375 amendments to the legislation, many of which may require lengthy consultation and could take years to resolve

The Guardian - UK

Lady Wilkins obituary

Television presenter, documentary maker and disability campaigner who focused on a lack of suitable accessible housing

Evening Standard

Predatory behaviour in Parliament ‘dangerous as Savile having keys to Broadmoor’

Jo White called for disclosure and barring service (DBS) checks before members of the Commons and Lords take their seats.

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