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‘It’s not tokenistic’: how The Assembly became an international hit

Unpredictable questions from neurodivergent audience have created perfect interview format for social media age

The Guardian - UK

Kosovo's PM faces questions of legality as civil society laments parliament impasse

After the parliamentary elections of 9 February, Kosovo still does not have a constituted assembly, something political analysts say raises questions of legality over the activities of the acting government, which is functioning under a technical mandate.

Euronews

Northern Ireland’s health service facing projected £600m budget shortfall

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt described finalising financial plans that will be ‘unprecedented’ and ‘painful’.

The Independent UK

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Budget 25/26 will make a real difference to people’s lives, O’Dowd says

MLAs in the Northern Ireland Assembly backed the 2025-26 Budget following a lengthy debate on Monday.

The Independent UK

The Assembly: Inside the most groundbreaking TV show of the year

IN FOCUS: As Gary Lineker becomes the final guest to be grilled by a panel of neurodivergent and learning-disabled people on the no-rules interview show ‘The Assembly’, Ellie Muir speaks to its producers about making the series happen, encouraging celebrities to open up and portraying disability on screen

The Independent UK

Relaxing lottery rules in NI ‘would hand charities multimillion funding boost’

MLA Sian Mulholland has proposed a private member’s bill that would enable operators like the People’s Postcode Lottery to set up in the region.

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan urged to help 'alarming' number of care leavers not working or studying

Young people leaving care face a ‘cliff edge’ when they turn 18 and suddenly lack adequate support, mayor warned

Evening Standard

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California Sex Trafficking Fight Erupts Over Punishment for Soliciting Minors

Democrats did the right thing, got attacked for it, then caved.

Reason

Forget Ferraris and Chanel—wealthy Gen Z are splashing out on kombucha and spin classes instead

“Luxury is no longer just about what you own,” a new report warns. Young high-net-worth consumers are looking for something deeper than expensive outfits.

Fortune

Rent Control Delayed but Not Dead in California

Plus: Arkansas legalizes ADUs, activists sue to stop missing middle housing, and Trump's housing plans for federal lands

Reason

High-rise London: Why developers are being 'forced' to build more tall buildings in the capital

‘There is a lack of understanding of what a successful tall building is and not enough is being done to measure it’, London Assembly warns

Evening Standard

What to know about California's fight over harsher penalties for soliciting sex from older teens

A debate over whether to create harsher penalties for soliciting and buying sex from older teenagers exploded in the California Legislature this week

The Independent UK

Report warns London is 'a long way off' eliminating new HIV cases by 2030

Research finds that the decline in new diagnoses in London ‘appears to have stalled’, raising questions about mayor Sadiq Khan’s end-of-decade target

Evening Standard

Call for action to prevent 'endemic' misogyny affecting young Londoners

London Assembly warns ‘much more’ needs to be done to stop violence against women and girls ‘spiralling out of control’

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Pope represented ‘best of human values’, says O’Neill as Stormont pays tribute

MLAs had their first opportunity to pay tribute to Francis in the Northern Ireland Assembly as they returned on Monday after the Easter break.

The Guardian - UK

The Assembly review – this celebrity interview show is going to be massive

No question is off limits as a neurodivergent panel give Danny Dyer and David Tennant a grilling. It’s the warmest, funniest telly you’ll watch this year

Evening Standard

Concerns over regeneration causing 'irreversible damage' to London's markets and railway arches

London Assembly warns mayor Sadiq Khan to ‘ensure regeneration enhances, rather than erodes, the social fabric of our city’

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan urged to boost high streets with public art and new community projects

Too many Londoners do not feel ‘meaningfully involved’ in high street regeneration schemes, London Assembly warns

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Evening Standard

Producers wanted to avoid being ‘unpleasant’ to interviewers on The Assembly

The show sees celebrities interviewed by a group of autistic, neurodivergent and learning disabled people.

The Independent UK

Kosovo’s new lawmakers are sworn in but Parliament fails to elect a new speaker

Kosovo’s legislature has sworn in the 120 lawmakers who will sit in the newly elected Assembly, or Parliament, after procedural disputes between the political parties but failed twice to elect a new speaker, a process which may take the country into a prolonged legislative crisis

Capital & Main

The 5% Solution: California’s Push for Rent Caps

Assemblymember Ash Kalra’s bill would improve the Tenant Protection Act. Landlords and developers have declared war.

Salon

How theater can save democracy

Voting isn't nearly enough — we need a communal process for democratic decision-making. Just ask the Athenians

Evening Standard

Danny Dyer questioned on being working class in The Assembly trailer

Celebrities face questions from a group of autistic, neurodivergent or learning disabled people on the show.

Evening Standard

Concerns raised over London Fire Brigade's efforts to stamp out misconduct

‘Delays in resolving complaints have had a real impact on the wellbeing of staff,’ London Assembly warns

Newslaundry

Clear timelines, reasoning: 4 key takeaways from SC order on Governor’s powers in Tamil Nadu case

The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi’s decision to withhold 10 bills for President’s assent after they were re-passed by the Assembly as “illegal, erroneous in law and liable to be set aside”.

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