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While rare, the Parliament Act can technically be used to pass a private members’ bill if the House of Lords rejects it, provided the bill passes the Commons in two successive sessions and one year elapses. The Act has been used for landmark, non-government legislation, including the Sexual Offences (Amendment) …

The government has restated its rejection of the campaign from women who claimed they were owed billions after their state pensions age was changed. The Women Against State Pensions Inequality – Waspi – campaign has lobbied extensively after claiming they were not given sufficient warning of the state pension age …

Google is disabling some Phone app features on older Pixel devices after acknowledging a bug that inadvertently leaked audio to callers. The issue has specifically been linked to the Take a Message feature released last year, which automatically answers and transcribes voicemails when you miss a call, with a handful …

A fifth man has been arrested in relation to arson attacks on properties and a car linked to Sir Keir Starmer last year. The 19-year-old was taken to an Essex police station on Wednesday and subsequently released under investigation, pending further enquiries. It comes after a Toyota RAV4, which Sir …

On The Romesh Ranganathan Show podcast, actress Jameela Jamil also discussed Second Screen Viewing. She claimed streamers are asking actors: “…to acknowledge that people are on their phones the whole time they’re watching telly,” and therefore they must: “…simplify the plot so that they’ll be able to follow along while …

Santander has announced plans to close 44 bank branches, placing almost 300 jobs at risk. The lender said its move was a continuing response to the changing needs of its customers as more people bank online. News of the fresh closures come less than a year after it revealed plans …

Enjoying something sweet now and then is part of a balanced lifestyle. When it comes to sugar, the goal isn’t total elimination but being more mindful about your intake. Current guidelines suggest limiting added sugar to about six teaspoons per day for women and children over 2, and nine teaspoons …

EDITOR’S NOTE:  If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 to connect with a trained counselor, or visit the 988 Lifeline website. People in the United States can expect to live longer …

Durham residents on Wednesday gathered outside of Durham Veterans Affairs for a vigil honoring a VA nurse in Minneapolis who was killed by Border Patrol agents. More than 100 people gathered outside the Durham VA to honor the life of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen killed by federal immigration …

Tesla just reported its second consecutive year of declining revenue and profits, further complicating Elon Musk’s $1 trillion effort to transform his company into a leader in AI and robotics. Meanwhile, the global EV market continues to grow, seemingly in spite of the pioneering company’s setbacks. Tesla said it earned …

The FBI is investigating an attack on Democrat politician Ilhan Omar by a man who sprayed her with an unknown substance. The Minnesota representative was targeted at an event in Minneapolis on Tuesday, where she called for ICE – the controversial immigration enforcement unit – to be scrapped. The man …

Microsoft just posted the second quarter of its 2026 fiscal financial results. The software maker made $81.3 billion in revenue and a net income of $30.9 billion during Q3. Revenue is up 17 percent, and net income has increased by 23 percent. The holiday quarter saw PC shipments grow unexpectedly …

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The fried chicken market has exploded in the past two years, with heavily backed newcomers such as Popeyes, Dave’s and Wingstop appearing on high streets across the country. For this month’s Our Verdict feature, our team of testers tried the 11 biggest movers in the market to see if any …

A third of international travellers say they are less likely to visit the US if proposals to scrutinise social media accounts are brought in, according to a survey. It suggests proposals to screen visitors’ social media accounts and family histories – as announced last month – could cut tourism spending …

It can be tough to get all of your daily nutrients and vitamins through diet alone. Ideally, we’d all be eating well-rounded diets with all of our essential vitamins for optimal heart health, gut health, hormone balance and more, but that doesn’t always work out. Based on a recent Reddit …

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse dreams seem to have been replaced by a new vision: an AI-generated social feed. In an earnings call on Wednesday, Zuckerberg reiterated his belief that AI will become the next big media format, making feeds “more immersive and interactive:” We started with text, and then …

Liam Daniel/Netflix Colin and Penelope got their love story, and now the Regency-era Netflix hit Bridgerton is readying its next romantic saga. In the fourth season, the Bridgerton character experiencing sparks is Colin’s artsy older brother Benedict. Season 4 will see Benedict meet Sophie Baek, a resourceful maid who appears in …

The Federal Reserve has voted to keep interest rates the same – despite pressure from Donald Trump to make a cut. The US central bank said on Wednesday that it will keep its key lending rate between 3.5% to 3.75%, claiming that economic activity has been “expanding at a solid …

Google is launching a new “auto browse” feature inside Chrome that can perform multi-step tasks on your behalf. The Gemini AI-powered capability is coming to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the US, and can do things like research hotel and flight costs, schedule appointments, fill out online forms, …