Day: June 20, 2025
People on both sides of assisted dying debate react to historic vote
June 20, 2025People on both sides of the assisted dying debate have told Sky News how they feel about the outcome of today’s vote – and while some are popping open champagne, others are “incredibly disappointed”. More than 300 MPs this afternoon backed a bill that gives people in England and Wales who have less than six […]
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‘I sold my beautiful £4m home for HS2 eight years ago – and it’s sat empty ever since’
June 20, 2025A woman who sold her £4m home to the government eight years ago because of HS2 says the 10-bedroom property lies empty, despite a national housing crisis. Rachel Halvorsen cut the multimillion pound deal with the Department for Transport (DfT) to sell the home, in Brackley in Northamptonshire, that her family converted from a barn […]
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Palestine Action to be banned after break in at RAF base, Sky News understands
June 20, 2025The home secretary is planning to proscribe the Palestine Action group, effectively branding it as a terrorist organisation, Sky News understands. Yvette Cooper is preparing a written ministerial statement which would make becoming a member of the group illegal. The statement is expected on Monday and will then need to be enacted through new legislation. […]
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Music streaming service Deezer adds AI song tags in fight against fraud
June 20, 2025Music streaming service Deezer said Friday that it will start flagging albums with AI-generated songs, part of its fight against streaming fraudsters. Deezer, based in Paris, is grappling with a surge in music on its platform created using artificial intelligence tools it says are being wielded to earn royalties fraudulently. The app will display an […]
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10 of London’s best rooftop bars for summer
June 20, 2025It sure is hot here in the UK and down south the heatwave is sizzling in London. But there’s nothing quite like a tipple in the summer sun, so if you’re in search of somewhere with stellar views and a light breeze, a rooftop bar is the way to go. Whether you want to gaze […]
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‘We need more spaces in London to nurture creativity’ – how this venue is paving the way
June 20, 2025Two decades ago, up-and-coming artists and creatives could find a large space in east London’s sprawling warehouse district to set up shop and get to work for a reasonable price. Finding such a space is a rarity today. The remaining accessible spaces in London for artists to convene and create come with a hefty price […]
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Nigerian communities set to have oil pollution High Court claims tried in 2027
June 20, 2025King Godwin Bebe Okpabi said he hopes Shell will ‘stop these shenanigans and sit down with us to sort this out’ (Lucy North/PA) PA Wire Residents of two Nigerian communities who are taking legal action against Shell over oil pollution are set to take their cases to trial at the High Court in 2027. Members […]
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Warning issued for thunderstorms in north of England after possible heatwaves
June 20, 2025Thunderstorms are threatening to hit large parts of northern England on Saturday, following possible heatwaves around the country. Temperatures could reach up to 34C in isolated areas of England, but rain, hail and lightning could be on their way, a Met Office spokesperson has said. A yellow thunderstorm weather warning has been issued covering Nottingham […]
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Assisted Dying Bill: MPs vote on controversial proposed end-of-life law after impassioned debate
June 20, 2025MPs have voted in favour of the Assisted Dying Bill after an impassioned debate in Parliament. The bill was passed with 314 votes in favour and 291 against – a majority of 23. The majority is smaller than that of a vote in November which was passed with 55 votes. The legislation will allow terminally […]
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Woman, 69, charged with murder of film director found stabbed at home near Regent’s Park
June 20, 2025A woman has been charged with the murder of her sister – an award-winning film director – discovered stabbed in her home near Regent’s Park. Jennifer Abbott, 69, also known as Sarah Steinberg, was found in Mornington Place, at 6pm on Friday. Neighbours claimed she was found wrapped in a blanket with tape over her […]
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