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In a different story about criticism of ministerial conduct, the Guardian is reporting that a watchdog had to stop the government from “breaching a strict code” around neutrality when selecting new chairs of the BBC and British Film Institute. The Office of the Commissioner of Public Appointments had to ask ministers to replace interviewers for the roles because they were “not sufficiently independent”, the paper learned through a Freedom of Information request. The government says the commissioner found no breaches of the code.

Independent Front Page 5th of December 2024

Sir Keir Starmer is set to announce a revitalised commitment to increase police visibility on Britain’s streets, pledging a named officer in each neighbourhood to enhance public safety while addressing concerns about the government’s economic strategies.

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Independent Front Page 3rd of December 2024

Gregg Wallace has issued an apology following criticism for remarks perceived as inappropriate towards “middle-class women of a certain age,” leading to suggestions from No 10 of misogyny, and raising questions about the future of his popular BBC show amidst mounting pressure from MPs and the public.

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Independent Front Page 30th of November 2024

Members of the UK Parliament have taken a significant step by voting in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which supports assisted dying for adults with a life expectancy of six months or less, sparking intense debate and requiring further scrutiny before potentially becoming law.

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