 "FirstUp: Parliament's Winter Session to begin and other big news of the day")
It’s a busy Monday indeed.
All eyes are on the winter session starting today. Several crucial bills aimed at reforming the nuclear energy sector, insurance, and higher education are on the agenda. Opposition has slammed the centre over ‘record low’ sittings.
Anthony Williams, 32, from Peterborough, the main accused of the Cambridgeshire train stabbing, who has been charged with further offences, is set to appear at Cambridge Crown Court today.
Let’s take a closer look at all the events:
Crucial Winter Session of Parliament
As the most-awaited winter session begins today, several important bills aiming at reforming the nuclear energy sector, insurance, and higher education are on the cards.
The government proposed 10 new legislation, which it aims to introduce in the Parliament on the first day of the winter session. Among these is a bill seeking to open up the civil nuclear sector to private players.
Apart from the Atomic Energy Bill, 2025, a bill to establish a higher education regulator, which aims to replace UGC, has also been listed for introduction.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that the government is looking forward to a “constructive and meaningful session."
Meanwhile, the opposition has already lashed out at the centre over the announcement of the session, accusing the government of avoiding a debate on key national issues.
The opposition also pointed out that the average number of sittings has dropped to a record low, calling it “Parliament-ophobia.”
Man accused of train stabbings in UK to appear in court
Anthony Williams, 32, accused of mass train stabbing, is to appear at Cambridge Crown Court next month.
After a police investigation, Williams was charged with seven other offences, including a count of attempted murder on a 14-year-old boy.
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Foreign Affairs Council with defence ministers
The next Foreign Affairs Council with defence ministers will occur in Brussels today, and it will be chaired by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas.
After an exchange of views with Ukraine’s Defence Minister, Denys Shmyhal, and NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, the meeting will discuss EU military support for Ukraine.
It will also focus on implementing the Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030.
British Fashion Awards ceremony 2025
Presented by Pandora, the Fashion Awards 2025 will take place today, returning to the Royal Albert Hall.
It will be hosted by the Fashion Awards 2025, which is a flagship ceremony of British and international fashion.
It brings together a global community in London, the home of fashion creativity, with the purpose of amplifying leaders of change. It serves as the main fundraiser for the BFC Foundation.
With inputs from agencies
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