United Kingdom

In a significant move, the British Parliament voted 330 to 275 in favor of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, introduced by Labour backbencher Kim Leadbeater, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. This marks the first parliamentary debate on assisted…

In a recent statement, Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp suggested that UK businesses should increase their use of robots instead of relying on low-paid migrant workers, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Speaking on BBC Breakfast, he emphasized the need for greater…

Recent events in the UK have highlighted a significant rise in Islamophobia, particularly following a series of violent riots targeting Muslim communities, a recent article by Anadolu Agency revealed. A survey conducted by a market research firm revealed that one-third…

The UK government is contemplating a ban on social media for children under 16, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday citing the Technology Secretary Peter Kyle. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today program, Kyle emphasized the government’s commitment to online safety, stating…

Shabna Begum, chief executive of the Runnymede Trust, has highlighted a troubling rise in Islamophobia in the UK, warning that the current political climate could lead to more racist riots, The Guardian reported yesterday. In an interview with the British…

Faizan Mosque in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, organized a workshop to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs and prevent substance abuse among youth. The event aimed to combat addiction and educate on issues leading to drug use, attracting dozens of young…

NHS England is set to offer a once-a-day pill, varenicline, to help hundreds of thousands of smokers quit, aiming to save thousands of lives, The Guardian reported yesterday. The initiative targets approximately 85,000 people annually, as NHS leaders believe the…

The UK Home Office’s new artificial intelligence tool, Identify and Prioritise Immigration Cases (IPIC), has drawn significant criticism from migrant rights and privacy groups, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Designed to streamline the enforcement of immigration cases amid rising numbers, the…

Newly released data from the UK Ministry of Justice (MoJ) reveals that adults leaving prison without stable housing are twice as likely to reoffend as those with permanent accommodation, the BBC reported on Sunday. Statistics published for the first time…

The UK government has proposed a new law to ban smoking around schools, hospitals, and children’s playgrounds, aiming to alleviate pressure on the healthcare system and reduce taxpayer costs. The Tobacco and E-Cigarette Bill, recently introduced to Parliament, includes new…