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Opposition leaders to meet after Dail disorder

There were chaotic scenes of shouting, interruptions and allegations of misogyny on Tuesday as tension over the speaking rights row boiled over.

AI threat at heart of fresh strategy to tackle fraud

Fraud minister Lord Hanson will announce work on an expanded fraud strategy to be published later this year.

What the papers say – March 26

Previews of the Chancellor’s spring statement feature heavily on the front pages of Wednesday’s newspapers.

Assisted dying Bill safer, says MP but ‘chaotic’ scrutiny process criticised

Changes to the Bill include a provision for assisted dying to be provided on the NHS and expert panels replacing High Court judge approval.

Reeves to address grim economic outlook as she faces budget watchdog’s verdict

Fiscal watchdog the OBR is reported to have warned that welfare cuts will not save ministers the £5 billion they had expected.

February inflation set to ease in ‘calm before storm’ of April bill hikes

The latest inflation data will be published on Wednesday, the same day the Chancellor delivers her spring statement.

Charities and health experts warn welfare cuts could cost lives

The Government will release an impact assessment indicating how many people will be hit by its benefits reforms.

Care home workers to meet with ministers after feeling ‘abandoned’ during Covid

It follows a recent poll where GMB members working in private care homes said things had either stayed the same or worsened since covid.

Majority of fertility patients offered unnecessary tests and treatments – report

The report by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority also highlights use of sperm from overseas and waiting times for NHS patients.

Duchess of Edinburgh and Jess Phillips raise need to tackle online child abuse

Sophie and Ms Phillips will travel to Brussels on Wednesday, where European politicians are gathering to draw attention to the harms children face.

Out-of-date government IT systems ‘hampering public sector adoption of AI’

A report from the Public Accounts Committee has warned that legacy IT systems and poor quality data are slowing Government plans to use AI.

Two in three parents support Ofsted’s proposed report cards for schools – poll

The Association of School and College Leaders has called for the implementation of any new inspection reforms to be delayed until September 2026.