Uk Amends Football Regulator Bill over Concerns of State Interference

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Israel bill to restrict UN relief for Palestinians sparks ‘grave concern’

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UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegal

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UK assisted dying bill offers ‘strictest safeguards’ say supporters

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Higher energy bills push UK inflation to 6-month high in October

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Uk Amends Football Regulator Bill over Concerns of State Interference

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