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The Latest Breaking News from the House of Lords

Britons still smoke an astonishing number of cigarettes every year

Charities have urged the Government to prioritise the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to curb smoking

The Independent UK

Britons smoke an estimated 28.6 billion cigarettes every year, study finds

There are particularly high levels of consumption in more disadvantaged areas, say researchers.

The Independent UK

Workers may not get ‘day one’ protection against unfair dismissal despite government pledge

The defeat is a new blow for for the government as the proposals were a Labour manifesto commitment

The Independent UK

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UK government putting pressure on nature groups to drop opposition to planning bill

Exclusive: Officials offering to amend bill if wildlife organisations stop campaigning against plans

The Guardian - UK

Why zero-hours contracts could be here to stay in new blow to workers’ rights

Plans by the Government to crack down on zero-hour contracts in the workplace have suffered a setback

The Independent UK

SNP MP dismisses call for party to enter House of Lords

A CALL to end the SNP’s boycott of the House of Lords has been dismissed by one of the party’s top politicians.

The National (Scotland)

Authority over death belongs to God alone, Church of England leader warns

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell spoke out against the assisted dying Bill.

Evening Standard

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In Pictures: Thatcher ally Tebbit won plaudits as Brighton bomb survivor

Lord Tebbit won sympathy across the political spectrum after surviving the Brighton bomb that killed five people and left his wife in a wheelchair.

Evening Standard

Lord Lipsey obituary

Journalist and special adviser to Labour ministers who was trusted by the civil service and the media and ennobled by Tony Blair

The Guardian - UK

From Gary Lineker to Mary Berry: Who is in the Wimbledon Royal Box on day five?

They were joined by Professor Brian Cox, astronaut Major Tim Peake and TV chef Marcus Wareing

The Independent UK

Crackdown on ‘cruel’ imports of kittens and puppies into UK

The Bill will also target import dogs and cats who have their ears docked to make them look aggressive

The Independent UK

Ex-deputy PM Therese Coffey claims civil servants advised her to break the law

Baroness Therese Coffey told the House of Lords that she had been advised to knowingly break the law, but said ‘I wasn’t prepared to do that’.

Evening Standard

Ban on Palestine Action clears Parliament but faces legal challenge

The House of Lords backed proscribing the group under the Terrorism Act 2000 without a vote.

Evening Standard

Front door to UK House of Lords does not work despite hefty £9.6 million price tag

Despite the costly works, the door must have a security officer manning it at all times, in order to press the button which opens it — otherwise it does not work.

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The National (Scotland)

£10 million spent on new House of Lords door – and it doesn't work properly

A new front door to the House of Lords, costing nearly £10 million, has been branded a “scandalous waste” of taxpayers’ money after ongoing…

The Independent UK

School children put in detention because parents can’t afford uniform

42 per cent of parents said school uniform was not more affordable this school year

Evening Standard

Pupils punished for incorrect uniform due to cost pressures, charity warns

A survey found most parents believe there should be a limit on the number of branded uniform items that schools can require.

Evening Standard

House of Lords votes to block expulsion of hereditary peers

Peers supported an amendment to the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill that would instead see a gradual reduction of bloodline peers.

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Evening Standard

Lords reform task force proposed amid moves to oust hereditary peers

Concerns were raised that a select committee might be ‘a very good and highly-qualified talking shop’ but ignored by the Government.

The Conversation

Public wants much greater Lords reform than government’s modest plan – new survey

The UK government’s proposal to reform the House of Lords has now reached a crucial stage – with parliamentarians having a final chance to amend the bill outlining the plan before it becomes law.

The Guardian - UK

Removing hereditary peers is not enough to reform Lords, poll suggests

Survey reveals only 3% of people back government’s plans, with 56% wanting to additionally limit number of life appointments

Evening Standard

Green Party peer says she will vote against proscribing Palestine Action

Baroness Jenny Jones was speaking at the Glastonbury Festival.

The Independent UK

Starmer slaps down Wes Streeting after he claims there is ‘no budget’ for assisted dying

Prime minister pushes back at the health secretary’s suggestion that MPs made the wrong choice by backing historic assisted dying legislation

The Conversation

Assisted dying: what happens now the House of Lords has the bill?

MPs have voted to introduce assisted dying, almost seven months after this bill was first debated in the House of Commons. The proposal – a backbench private member’s bill promoted by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater – would allow terminally ill people in England and Wales to receive assistance to end…

Evening Standard

Assisted dying: BMA says patients should meet end-of-life care doctor first

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has cleared the Commons and will move to the House of Lords.

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