Leasehold Ban Unlikely Before Next Election

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook says a ban on new leasehold properties is complex and may not take effect until after the next general election, defending the government's gradual approach.

Assisted Dying: Time for a Citizens' Assembly

Parliament's failure to pass assisted dying reform due to procedural obstruction calls for democratic innovation, such as a citizens' assembly, to resolve ethical and legal dilemmas.

Trump Putin Talk Iran Ukraine Ceasefire

In a 90-minute call, Putin and Trump discussed the Iran war and a potential temporary Ukraine ceasefire, with Putin offering to take Iran's uranium to Russia.

Hegseth Denies Iran War Quagmire as US Cost Hits $25bn

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied the US-Israel war on Iran is a quagmire, as Pentagon estimates cost at $25bn. He clashed with Democrats in a House hearing, while Trump posted an AI image with a combative caption.

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