The plan has been described as the largest expansion of voting rights in Britain in decades.
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Cancer Curtailed British Royal Family’s Public Engagements
Members of the monarchy took part in fewer public engagements in the year leading to March, a sovereign grant report said, reflecting the illnesses of King Charles III and Catherine.
Lawmakers Vote to Decriminalize Abortions for Women in England and Wales
The landmark decision will prevent women from being criminally prosecuted for ending their pregnancies.
Short of Prison Space, U.K. Will Adopt U.S. Model of Time Off for Good Conduct
The British government said criminals could earn earlier release under a new program to cut the prison population, citing Texas as an inspiration.
UK Battles Wildfires Amid Drought Warnings
A very dry start to spring has helped set off wildfires across Scotland, Wales and England, and officials have warned of a potential drought this summer.
Shingles Vaccine Can Decrease Risk of Dementia, Study Finds
A growing body of research suggests that preventing the viral infection can help stave off cognitive decline.
Britain’s Hard-Right Reform U.K. Party Wins Over Some Labour Voters
Nigel Farage’s anti-immigration party is winning over some disillusioned Labour voters by targeting regions that are struggling economically and by campaigning on local issues.
England and Wales Will Introduce Buffer Zones to Ban Protest at Abortion Clinics
“Safe access” zones outside clinics in England and Wales will make it illegal to harass anyone seeking medical services or working there, the British government said.
Judge Orders Boss Who Coughed at Employee During Pandemic to Pay Damages
The ruling by a tribunal judge in Britain highlighted the challenges and missteps businesses encountered during the early days of the pandemic.
Vaughan Gething, First Minister of Wales, Resigns
Vaughan Gething became the first minister of Wales in March. But a growing controversy over campaign financing precipitated his decision to resign.