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 "Tractors, Tanks, and Protests:  Nigel Farage Leads Call to End  ‘Death Taxes’ as Farmers Storm Westminster!" The " Death Taxes Bill " is a proposed law that focuses on taxes people have to pay when someone dies and leaves behind property or money. Here's an easy-to-understand explanation: What is Death Tax? A "death tax" is a tax that the government charges on the money or property a person leaves behind when they die. It’s also known as inheritance tax or estate tax . How Does It Work? When someone dies and leaves things like a house, savings, or other valuables to their family, the family may have to pay a tax on those things. The amount of tax depends on how much money or property the person left behind. If the person left a lot, the tax could be higher. Real-Life Example: Imagine you’re Sarah, and your grandmother passes away. She left you her house, which is worth £300,000. After her death, the government asks you to pay a portion of that value...

  Why armed officers surround Sheffield flats ? The man, who allegedly has weapons, poses a risk to himself, say police Residents  have been evacuated from their  homes  after  police  were called to reports of a man alleged to have weapons inside a property. South Yorkshire Police  closed the road after they responded to concerns for a man at The Gateway apartment building near Broad Street, Sheffield, just after 7pm on Monday. They said: “We responded to concerns for a man inside a property, alleged to have weapons and pose a risk to himself.” Those who live in the building where the property is were evacuated. People who lived within neighbouring buildings were asked to stay indoors while offers conducted their work. A resident at The Gateway told  The Independent : “Police evacuated The Gateway building just after 7:30pm, residents were then told by police just after 9pm that Ponds Forge leisure centre was being set up to receive residents so ...

  MP Pushes to Ditch High Court Approval in Controversial Assisted Dying Bill What is the Bill ? The Assisted Dying Bill is a law that is being proposed in the UK to give certain terminally ill people the option to end their own lives with medical help. Here’s how it works in simple terms: Who can use it? Only people who are very seriously ill, with a disease that will kill them soon, would be allowed to ask for help in ending their life. How does it work? If someone wants to use this option, they would need to meet with doctors and other experts to make sure they are fully aware of what they’re choosing and that they’re making the decision freely. What’s changing? Right now, the law says a judge (in the High Court) has to approve the request for assisted dying. But there’s a new proposal to remove this judge approval and let a group of experts, like doctors and mental health professionals, decide instead. Why? Some people think the process takes too long and causes extra sufferi...