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Warning that WhatsApp could disappear from UK because of privacy worries

It centres around the online safety bill

Wales Online

WhatsApp could disappear from UK over privacy concerns, ministers told

‘Intentional ambiguity’ over end-to-end encryption in online safety bill could lead to messaging app being withdrawn

The Guardian - UK

No woman should have to give birth alone. Pregnant asylum seekers need our support

Stories of women supporting one another in the community are heartening, but more volunteer birth partners are needed, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK

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Government defeats move to tighten UK foreign donations law

Campaigners say defeat of amendment to close loopholes on party funding leaves UK open to ‘malign influences’

The Guardian - UK

King and Queen Consort meet MPs, peers and staff at Westminster Hall reception

Between 650 and 750 parliamentarians gathered in the hall for the reception.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner answer YOUR questions - from knife crime to WASPI women

Hundreds of Mirror readers wrote in with questions for Labour's leader and deputy leader - on diverse topics including Brexit, foodbanks, House of Lords reform, the cost of a weekly shop, Mr Starmer's "infamous" quiff, and trans rights. Here's how they answered your burning questions

Daily Mirror

Thank the Lords someone is worried about AI-controlled weapons systems

While politics as usual dominates the Commons, thankfully a few people from the upper chamber are thinking about the big picture

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Online abuse survivors ‘ignored and overlooked by tech companies’ write to PM

The Online Safety Bill aims to tackle illegal and harmful content by imposing new legal requirements on big technology firms.

The Independent UK

Coronation guest list: A who’s-who of everyone invited to King Charles’ big day

Attendees for today’s ceremony include world leaders, foreign dignitaries, and members of the public. Emma Loffhagen charts who has — and hasn’t — made the cut

Evening Standard

Illegal migration bill: can the government ignore the European court of human rights?

The illegal migration bill has been approved by MPs and now moves to the House of Lords. The controversial bill would make it so that anyone who arrives in the UK irregularly (for example, by small boat) can be removed to their country of origin or a third country (for…

The Conversation

Most of public oppose Liz Truss handing out 'reward for failure' peerages

Outgoing PMs are allowed to stuff friends and cronies into the House of Lords in their ‘resignation honours’ lists - but just 7% back Liz Truss doing so

Daily Mirror

Change to the rules on tipping is about to become law

The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill has cleared the House of Lords

Wales Online

Plans to guarantee tips go to hospitality workers on verge of becoming law

The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill has cleared the House of Lords following line-by-line scrutiny.

The Independent UK

Friday releases for prisoners should end, Lord Bird urges

The reoffending rate for adults released on a Friday is higher than for any other day of the week, the House of Lords will be told.

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The Independent UK

Peer found to have broken conduct rules over failure to declare interest in firm

Baroness Caroline Cox has agreed to apologise to the House of Lords following an investigation by the Standards Commissioner.

The Independent UK

‘Add code of practice to Bill to prevent violence against women and girls online’

The House of Lords is due to scrutinise the Online Safety Bill in its committee stage on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

Lords amendment to energy bill may stop new coalmines in England

Change to bill says opening and licensing of new coalmines by the Coal Authority to be prohibited

The National (Scotland)

Tory baroness says Britain is not racist 'at all', despite UN report

A CONSERVATIVE member of the House of Lords and former government whip has told Parliament Britain is not racist “at all” – Rejecting a UN…

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The National (Scotland)

Issues around UK’s voting system ‘make independence case’

PRESSURE is growing for urgent reform of the UK’s voting system as speculation mounts over the date of the next General Election.

Daily Mirror

New law could let workers sue their boss if they are harassed by customers

As the Worker Protection Bill moves through the House of Lords, concern has been raised about it stopping free speech due to confusion around the new sexual harassment legislation

The Independent UK

Sunak and Biden must discuss Troubles legacy Bill, says Amnesty International

Campaigners said Government plans to deal with the legacy of the Troubles should be on the agenda when Rishi Sunak meets Joe Biden.

The Independent UK

Parliamentarians write to ask US to drop extradition proceedings against Assange

Labour MP Richard Burgon organised the letter, which has been given the support of MPs and members of the House of Lords from six parties.

Wales Online

Lord Speaker: Upper House needs more independent peers and experts, amid honours row

Lord McFall has said an ‘eagle eye’ must be kept on ensuring the House does not have too many 'cronies' and party donors

The Independent UK

Lord Speaker warns upper chamber needs more independent peers amid honours row

Lord McFall told The Guardian an ‘eagle eye’ must be kept on ensuring the House does not have too many politicians.

The Guardian - UK

House of Lords needs more experts, says speaker, as former PMs line up allies

Exclusive: John McFall says upper house is in danger of falling ‘out of sync’, amid controversy over Johnson and Truss choices

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