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Punjab FC head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis showered praise on his players as they secured a clinical 2-0 victory against Mohammedan Sporting Club in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Friday. Luka Majcen and Filip Mrzljak's second-half goals powered the Shers to register their sixth victory in the ongoing season as they climbed to the third spot in the standings, making it 18 points from nine matches. With that, also Punjab FC managed to keep two back-to-back clean sheets for the first time in the league this season. Mohammedan is in the second-last spot, having won just one out of 10 matches and lost seven. Dilmperis said that strategic changes in the second half played a pivotal role in changing the dimension of the game, resulting in consecutive wins for the Shers. However, the head coach shared his dissatisfaction with his team's first-half display, where the hosts struggled to break the deadlock despite creating numerous attacking moves. "Of course, in the first half, our performance was not really good. It was a game that looks like Mohammedan SC did a little bit better than us," he said in the post-match press conference as quoted by an ISL press release. "All these changes that we had to do because of the injured players and issues that we had, we lost our connections. We (had to) make decisions. I think we are happy because finally, we managed to win. In the second half, it was a different half. This is what I said to the players. So I was thinking that they would lose a lot of their freshness in the second half. So we have to be patient. It was the strategy of the game. That is why we held back. Since we scored, we had to manage chances and time," Dilmperis further added. Dilmperis acknowledged Mohammedan SC's offensive strength, bolstered with experienced foreign players. Alexis Gomez's movements and deliveries troubled the hosts, who missed several clear-cut chances, including opportunities through Lalremsanga. Mohammedan SC dominated possession but registered only two shots compared to five by Punjab FC. Speaking about the opposition, he said, "It was obvious that going higher, we tried to press Mohammedan SC. They have some players with huge quality, especially foreign players." "And also, they changed the players at the back four, and they start having better possession. We tried to think; that is why the only change that we did was change the right and left backs and the wingers. We did not possess the ball. Especially when we were winning the ball in the transition game at this time, we were not good. We tried to convince the players that we should play safely," he explained. The Shers are experiencing a flying start in the ongoing ISL season, marking a significant turnaround in their performances in comparison to their debut season. After recording three consecutive wins in their opening fixtures, Dilmperis' men are now in the third spot with six wins from nine matches. Punjab FC have scored 16 goals in the league thus far, 12 of which came in the second half, having a crucial impact on their final result. While quizzed on his team's record to score goals in the final half, the Greek head coach remarked, "I have to trade the secrets. This is my philosophy," he said. "Games are not won in the first half. Second, you don't lose it also in the first half. You have to be patient. You have to follow your plan up to the end of the game," Dilmperis signed off. (ANI) (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)Alan Halsall's two hair transplants that boosted his 'confidence'

( ) stock retreated Tuesday after the company reported third quarter earnings and revenue that topped Wall Street consensus estimates. The enterprise software maker's updated fiscal 2025 revenue outlook fell short of views. Pleasanton, Calif.-based Workday reported financial results after the market close. For the quarter ending Oct. 31, Workday earnings rose 21% to $1.89 per share from a year earlier on an adjusted basis. Revenue climbed 16% to $2.16 billion, including acquisitions, slightly above views. Analysts expected Workday earnings of $1.76 a share on revenue of $2.13 billion. Workday Stock: Updated Fiscal 2025 Guidance On the , Workday stock retreated more than 7% to 249.90 in extended trading. Also, the software maker updated fiscal 2025 guidance. Workday forecast subscription revenue of $7.703 billion at the midpoint of guidance versus estimates of $7.714 billion. The company sells software for human resources management, such as payroll tools. About 70% of revenue comes from human capital management products. Also, it has expanded into financial software. Heading into the Workday earnings report, shares were down 3% in 2024. Also, WDAY stock holds a Relative Strength Rating of 54 out of a best-possible 99, according to .iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited Reports 2024 Half-Year Unaudited Financial ResultsJacco Vroegop: HOH is ready for the next government

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No. 7 Tennessee extends its season-opening winning streak to 7 games in 78-35 win over UT MartinTrump offers a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled nominee to lead the PentagonMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said he was caught off guard by reports early Tuesday that linebacker Shaq Barrett wants to unretire. The two-time Super Bowl winner signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins in March, then abruptly announced his retirement on social media in July, just days before the start of Miami's training camp. “Just to be candid, obviously there's a reason why you target and sign somebody," McDaniel said Tuesday afternoon. “I was fully caught off guard, or caught by surprise this morning as I found out.” McDaniel indicated the Dolphins have not had any conversations with Barrett recently. Miami holds the 32-year-old’s contractual rights. ESPN first reported the news. “It was kind of news as you guys got it,” McDaniel said. He also said he hasn't had a chance to think about Barrett potentially rejoining the team, and that his immediate focus is on Miami's Thursday night game at Green Bay. “The team is counting on me to think about the Packers,” he said. "I'll get with (GM) Chris (Grier), and we'll work through that. There's a ton of implications that go along with it in terms of team and roster stuff, so we'll work through that as we just got the news today.” Barrett has 400 tackles, 59 sacks, 22 forced fumbles and three interceptions in nine seasons — four with Denver and five with Tampa Bay. He was a second-team All-Pro with the Buccaneers in 2019, with a league-high 19 1/2 sacks. The Dolphins waived veteran safety Marcus Maye on Tuesday and activated rookie safety Patrick McMorris from injured reserve. Maye, who signed with the Dolphins in June, played in 11 games with three starts for Miami this season. He had 30 tackles and a tackle for loss. He could re-sign to the team's practice squad if he clears waivers. Maye previously played for New Orleans, but was cut in a money-saving move in March after two seasons with the Saints. Maye's release made room on the roster for McMorris, who was drafted in the sixth round by Miami in April. He began the season on injured reserve because of a calf injury. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

Austin, Texas–(Newsfile Corp. – November 27, 2024) – Citizens, Inc. (NYSE: CIA) , a leading diversified financial services company specializing in life, living benefits, and final expense insurance, today announced it has filed a shelf registration statement (the “Shelf Registration”) on Form S-3 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), replacing a previous shelf registration statement on Form S-3 that will expire on November 30, 2024. The replacement Shelf Registration will allow the Company to continue offering shares under its Stock Investment Plan (SIP), which has been in place since 2001. Under the SIP, the Company can either issue new shares to investors or facilitate purchase of shares on the open market. This Shelf Registration reduced the number of shares the Company could offer under the SIP to 5 million shares from 15 million shares registered under the previous S-3, demonstrating the Company’s commitment to shareholder returns. “The shelf filing is a renewal of our prior filing, which was set to expire. We believe it is a matter of good corporate practice to replace our previous shelf registration, as it allows Citizens to continue offering a convenient and economical way for investors to purchase our shares, whether that be through the open market or directly from us. While we don’t currently use the SIP to raise capital, this allows us to maintain flexibility in the future with respect to our capital management as we progress on our strategic roadmap designed to deliver sustainable growth in book value per share,” said Jon Stenberg, President and Chief Executive Officer. The Shelf Registration relating to these securities has been filed with the SEC but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the Registration Statement is declared effective by the SEC. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. About Citizens, Inc. Citizens, Inc. (NYSE: CIA) is a diversified financial services company providing life, living benefits and final expense insurance and other financial products to individuals and small businesses in the U.S., Latin America, and Asia. Through its customer-centric growth strategy, Citizens offers innovative products to address the evolving needs of its customers in their native languages of English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Mandarin. The Company operates two primary segments: Life Insurance, where internationally the Company is a market leader in U.S. Dollar denominated life insurance and where it is growing in niche markets in the United States through its final expense products distributed through white-label and established distribution channels, and Home Service Insurance, which operates primarily in the U.S. Gulf coast region. For more information about Citizens, please visit the website at www.citizensinc.com and LinkedIn . 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Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those matters expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. The risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are involved in our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the risk factors discussed in our most recently filed periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. The Company undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or changes in the Company’s expectations. Accordingly, you should not unduly rely on these forward-looking statements. The Company also disclaims any duty to comment upon or correct information that may be contained in reports published by the investment community. To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/231664 #distroNephew only wants to play video games on vacation

Stock market today: Losses for Big Tech pull US indexes lower Losses for big technology stocks pulled major indexes lower on Wall Street. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.3% from its record high a day earlier, and the Nasdaq composite lost 0.6%. Damian J. Troise And Alex Veiga, The Associated Press Nov 27, 2024 1:06 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message A sign marking the intersection of Wall Street and South Street is shown in New York's Financial District on Tuesday, Nov. 26 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan) Listen to this article 00:05:15 Losses for big technology stocks pulled major indexes lower on Wall Street. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.3% from its record high a day earlier, and the Nasdaq composite lost 0.6%. Losses for Nvidia, Microsoft and Broadcom were the biggest weights on the market. Dell sank 12.2% after reporting revenue that fell shy of forecasts, and HP dropped 11.4% after giving a weaker-than-expected outlook. Treasury yields fell in the bond market. U.S. financial markets will be closed Thursday for Thanksgiving, and will reopen for a half day on Friday. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. Stocks wavered in afternoon trading on Wednesday, as losses for several Big Tech companies offset gains elsewhere in the market. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% in afternoon trading, even though more stocks were rising than falling in the index. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 135 points, or 0.3%, as of 3:05 p.m. Eastern time. Both indexes set records on Tuesday. The Nasdaq composite fell 0.5%. Losses for tech heavyweights helped pull the broader market lower. Semiconductor giant Nvidia slipped 1.6%. Its huge value gives it outsized influence on market indexes. Microsoft fell 0.9% Several personal computer makers added to Big Tech's heavy weight on the market following their latest earnings reports. HP sank 11.8% after giving investors a weaker-than-expected earnings forecast for its current quarter. Dell slumped 11.9% after its latest quarterly revenue fell short of Wall Street forecasts. Gains for financial and health care companies helped counter Big Tech's downward pull. Visa rose 0.9% and Thermo Fisher Scientific added 2.3%. The U.S. economy expanded at a healthy 2.8% annual pace from July through September, according to the Commerce Department, leaving its original estimate of third-quarter growth unchanged. The growth was driven by strong consumer spending and a surge in exports. The update follows a report on Tuesday from the Conference Board that said confidence among U.S. consumers improved in November, but not by as much as economists expected. Consumers have been driving economic growth, but the latest round of earnings reports from retailers shows a mixed and more cautious picture. Department store operator Nordstrom fell 8.5% after warning investors about a trend toward weakening sales that started in late October. Clothing retailer Urban Outfitters jumped 19.1% after beating analysts’ third-quarter financial forecasts. Weeks earlier, retail giant Target gave investors a discouraging forecast for the holiday season, while Walmart provided a more encouraging forecast. Consumers, though resilient, are still facing pressure from inflation. The latest update from the U.S. government shows that inflation accelerated last month. The personal consumption expenditures index, or PCE, rose to 2.3% in October from 2.1% in September. Overall, the rate of inflation has been falling broadly since it peaked more than two years ago. The PCE, which is the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation, was just below 7.3% in June of 2022. Another measure of inflation, the consumer price index, peaked at 9.1% at the same time. The latest inflation data, though, is a sign that the rate of inflation seems to be stalling as it falls to within range of the Fed's target of 2%. The central bank started raising its benchmark interest rate from near-zero in early 2022 to a two-decade high by the middle of 2023 and held it there in order to tame inflation. The Fed started cutting its benchmark interest rate in September, followed by a second cut in November. Wall Street expects a similar quarter-point cut at the central bank's upcoming meeting in December. “Today’s data shouldn’t change views of the likely path for disinflation, however bumpy," said David Alcaly, lead macroeconomic strategist at Lazard Asset Management. "But a lot of observers, probably including some at the Fed, are looking for reasons to get more hawkish on the outlook given the potential for inflationary policy change like new tariffs.” President-elect Donald Trump has said he plans to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China when he takes office in January. That could shock the economy by raising prices on a wide range of goods and accelerating the rate of inflation. Such a shift could prompt the Fed to rethink future cuts to interest rates. Treasury yields slipped in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 4.25% from 4.30% late Tuesday. The yield on the two-year Treasury, which more closely follows expected actions by the Fed, fell to 4.22% from 4.25% late Tuesday. U.S. markets will be closed Thursday for Thanksgiving, and will reopen for a half day on Friday. Damian J. Troise And Alex Veiga, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message More National Business S&P/TSX composite rises Wednesday while U.S. markets move lower Nov 27, 2024 1:24 PM Trump's tariffs would devastate auto sector, raise consumer costs: industry leaders Nov 27, 2024 1:14 PM Industry not consulted on Alberta's plan to challenge federal emissions cap Nov 27, 2024 12:19 PM Featured FlyerAs Ghana prepares for its general elections on December 7, 2024, political strategist Bernard Tutu-Boahene has shared insightful analysis into the evolving dynamics of voter behavior, highlighting a surprising resurgence for centre-right parties. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show (ABS) on Friday, December 6, Tutu-Boahene discussed the shifting political landscape in Ghana, particularly the growing influence of centre-right ideologies. Drawing on his extensive research, he explained the relationship between Ghana’s centre-left and centre-right factions and how they are being shaped by economic challenges. “When I started my study, I realized that the centre-left voters had already made up their minds,” Tutu-Boahene shared, noting that their decision was largely influenced by the economic difficulties exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. While centre-left voters remained steadfast in their support, Tutu-Boahene pointed out that there was noticeable disillusionment within the middle ground, particularly among those aligned with the centre-right. “The middle ground for the centre-right was quite heavy, and that explains the level of voter apathy,” he said. However, using a model to track voter behavior over time, Tutu-Boahene identified a significant shift. “As the months went by, I noticed that the middle ground was shrinking, and there was an improvement in the intention of voters supporting the centre-right,” he observed, suggesting that the centre-right was gaining momentum as Election Day approaches. Tutu-Boahene’s analysis offers a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between ideology, economic challenges, and voter engagement in Ghana. His findings provide a glimpse into the political realignment that could shape the outcome of the country’s upcoming elections, reflecting both a shift in voter preferences and the impact of Ghana’s economic situation.Vice President Hsiaio Bi-khim, third left, and other guests attend a groundbreaking ceremony for a social housing project in Kaohsiung yesterday. Photo courtesy of the Kaohsiung City Government HOUSING JUSTICES:Once completed, the government-funded project in Kaohsiung’s Fongshan District would provide living space and public services for 5,000 households By Tsai Ching-hua and Jake Chung / Staff reporter, with staff writer 請繼續往下閱讀... The state-run National Housing and Urban Regeneration Center (NHURC) yesterday held a groundbreaking ceremony for Plot A of the nation’s biggest social housing project to date, expected to house 1,865 families with a projected completion date of 2029. Plot A involves a 14-story building aboveground with a two-story basement. It is projected to cost NT$10.38 billion (US$320 million) and would be wholly funded by the central government. Social housing is a policy allowing the next generation of Taiwanese to receive housing justice, Vice President Hsiaio Bi-khim (蕭美琴) said at the groundbreaking ceremony yesterday. 請繼續往下閱讀... The government builds the housing complexes, handles rent and apartment management, and provides rental subsidies, Hsiao said, adding that the policy aims to benefit up to 1 million social housing residents nationwide. Social housing units must be sturdy and durable while meeting green architecture requirements, she said. The government hopes the project’s amenities and public spaces would emphasize mutual care among its residents, Hsiao said. Such a focus would encourage people to reside within, making the complex a model for future community-building projects and providing residents with a stepping stone to a successful life, she said. Plot A of the housing project is located in Kaohsiung’s Fongshan District (鳳山) and is across from the Fongshan Daycare Social Welfare Center, which offers public childcare centers, public kindergartens, day-care for the physically challenged, a community university and a social welfare center, NHURC president Hua Ching-chun (花敬群) said. The project is also near Tzuchiang Park, Haifong Park and a national heritage site, the Former Japanese Navy Fongshan Communication Center, providing ample opportunities for leisure, Hua said. The complex would have designated areas for businesses, shops and office spaces that could be rented out, Hua said. Groundbreaking would happen soon for plots B, C and D, while the plans for Plot E are in progress, Hua said, adding that the overall complex would house 5,000 families. The housing project aims to build a small town within a city, with comprehensive planning for facility locations, transportation, logistics and all other details, Hua said. 新聞來源: TAIPEI TIMES 不用抽 不用搶 現在用APP看新聞 保證天天中獎 點我下載APP 按我看活動辦法

5 top tech gifts for the holidaysAn end to the COVID-19-era government subsidies that some Americans have used to purchase health insurance. Limits to food stamps, including for women and children, and other safety net programs. Rollbacks to Biden-era green energy programs. Mass deportations . Government job cuts to "drain the swamp." Having won the election and sweeping to power, Republicans are planning an ambitious 100-day agenda with President-elect Donald Trump in the White House and GOP lawmakers in a congressional majority to accomplish their policy goals . Atop the list is the plan to renew some $4 trillion in expiring GOP tax cuts, a signature domestic achievement of Trump's first term and an issue that may define his return to the White House. "What we're focused on right now is being ready, Day 1," said House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., after meeting recently with GOP colleagues to map out the road ahead. The policies emerging will revive long-running debates about America's priorities, its gaping income inequities and the proper size and scope of its government, especially in the face of mounting federal deficits now approaching $2 trillion a year. The discussions will test whether Trump and his Republican allies can achieve the kinds of real-world outcomes wanted, needed or supported when voters gave the party control of Congress and the White House. "The past is really prologue here," said Lindsay Owens, executive director of the Groundwork Collaborative, recalling the 2017 tax debate. Trump's first term became defined by those tax cuts, which were approved by Republicans in Congress and signed into law only after their initial campaign promise to "repeal and replace" Democratic President Barack Obama's health care law sputtered, failing with the famous thumbs-down vote by then-Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. The GOP majority in Congress quickly pivoted to tax cuts, assembling and approving the multitrillion-dollar package by year's end. In the time since Trump signed those cuts into law, the big benefits have accrued to higher-income households. The top 1 percent — those making nearly $1 million and above — received about a $60,000 income tax cut, while those with lower incomes got as little as a few hundred dollars, according to the Tax Policy Center and other groups. Some people ended up paying about the same. "The big economic story in the U.S. is soaring income inequality," said Owens. "And that is actually, interestingly, a tax story." In preparation for Trump's return, Republicans in Congress have been meeting privately for months and with the president-elect to go over proposals to extend and enhance those tax breaks, some of which would otherwise expire in 2025. That means keeping in place various tax brackets and a standardized deduction for individual earners, along with the existing rates for so-called pass-through entities such as law firms, doctors' offices or businesses that take their earnings as individual income. Typically, the price tag for the tax cuts would be prohibitive . The Congressional Budget Office estimates that keeping the expiring provisions in place would add some $4 trillion to deficits over a decade. Adding to that, Trump wants to include his own priorities in the tax package, including lowering the corporate rate, now at 21% from the 2017 law, to 15%, and doing away with individual taxes on tips and overtime pay. But Avik Roy, president of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, said blaming the tax cuts for the nation's income inequality is "just nonsense" because tax filers up and down the income ladder benefited. He instead points to other factors, including the Federal Reserve's historically low interest rates that enable borrowing, including for the wealthy, on the cheap. "Americans don't care if Elon Musk is rich," Roy said. "What they care about is, what are you doing to make their lives better?" Typically, lawmakers want the cost of a policy change to be offset by budget revenue or reductions elsewhere. But in this case, there's almost no agreed-upon revenue raisers or spending cuts in the annual $6 trillion budget that could cover such a whopping price tag. Instead, some Republicans have argued that the tax breaks will pay for themselves, with the trickle-down revenue from potential economic growth. Trump's tariffs floated this past week could provide another source of offsetting revenue. Some Republicans argue there's precedent for simply extending the tax cuts without offsetting the costs because they are not new changes but existing federal policy. "If you're just extending current law, we're not raising taxes or lowering taxes," said Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, the incoming chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, on Fox News. He said the criticism that tax cuts would add to the deficit is "ridiculous." There is a difference between taxes and spending, he said, "and we just have to get that message out to America." At the same time, the new Congress will also be considering spending reductions, particularly to food stamps and health care programs, goals long sought by conservatives as part of the annual appropriations process. One cut is almost certain to fall on the COVID-19-era subsidy that helps defray the cost of health insurance for people who buy their own policies via the Affordable Care Act exchange. The extra health care subsidies were extended through 2025 in Democratic President Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, which also includes various green energy tax breaks that Republicans want to roll back. The House Democratic leader, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York, scoffed at the Republican claim that they've won "some big, massive mandate" — when in fact, the House Democrats and Republicans essentially fought to a draw in the November election, with the GOP eking out a narrow majority. "This notion about some mandate to make massive, far-right extreme policy changes, it doesn't exist — it doesn't exist," Jeffries said. Republicans are planning to use a budgetary process, called reconciliation, that allows majority passage in Congress, essentially along party lines, without the threat of a filibuster in the Senate that can stall out a bill's advance unless 60 of the 100 senators agree. It's the same process Democrats have used when they had the power in Washington to approve the Inflation Reduction Act and Obama's health care law over GOP objections. Republicans have been here before with Trump and control of Congress, which is no guarantee they will be able to accomplish their goals, particularly in the face of resistance from Democrats. Still, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., who has been working closely with Trump on the agenda, has promised a "breakneck" pace in the first 100 days "because we have a lot to fix."A wavering group of MPs who backed may yet oppose its passage into law without further reassurances, the bill’s supporters are being warned, amid concerns that significant hurdles still remain. MPs voted in favour of a change with a 55-vote majority on Friday, after a momentous five-hour debate over allowing assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales with less than six months to live. However, Kim Leadbeater, the MP behind the legislation, is being urged to shore up support by immediately asking all those who backed her bill about their remaining concerns. The has spoken to Tory and Labour MPs who backed the bill, but are reserving judgment before the final vote next year. David Davis, the Tory former Brexit secretary, is among the group. He told the that a proactive approach from the leading advocates of the bill could ensure any remaining doubts were overcome. “This does not have an overwhelming majority,” he said. “The second reading of the [1967] abortion bill went through by 223 to 29. I think a fair number of MPs voted on the premise I was making – that this is a bill which can be properly modified to make it right. We also had about 30 abstentions. “If 30 MPs changed their mind, it would go the other way. So if I were advising Kim Leadbeater, I would write to every single person who voted for the bill and say, ‘What are your concerns?’ Address it head-on.” Concerns among waverers are focused on the safeguards around Leadbeater’s terminally ill adults (end of life) bill, as well as the risks of coercion. Others want doctors who approve the necessary medication to have a special licence. Under the terms of the proposed law, two doctors and a high court judge have to sign off any request for assisted dying. Additionally, Davis and others are suggesting further attempts to make it harder to extend the scope of the bill in the future. An ally of Leadbeater said that the next phase of the bill, which will see it discussed and scrutinised by a cross-party group of MPs, would ensure all concerns were addressed. “All MPs will have the opportunity to feed in their views on how the bill can be improved,” they said. “Kim will be listening hard to what they say and is very aware of the need for the committee to reflect opinion across the House and to take MPs with her over the next weeks and months. So those MPs who said in the debate that the bill wouldn’t be subject to real scrutiny and significant amendments will be proved wrong.” Some Labour MPs also have political concerns about the bill. They said it risked being a significant distraction to Keir Starmer as he attempts to show his government is making a tangible difference to people’s lives. “This is going to take up a huge amount of time,” said a Labour MP who voted against the bill. “I find that a bit frustrating.” Figures from across the Commons are now demanding that the bill be given as much time as it needs on the floor of the house next year. They pointed to the extensive time given to the 1967 Abortion Act originally proposed by the Liberal MP David Steel. Meanwhile, Whitehall is beginning the work of drawing up impact assessments covering the proposals. There are concerns in government about the impact on the NHS. Health secretary Wes Streeting, , has said it will have “resource implications” for the health service. Shabana Mahmood, the justice secretary, . Parliamentary sources said that the bill was likely to be studied by a committee of MPs from January until March, appearing in the Commons in late April at the earliest. Unusually, the committee will take oral and written evidence. MPs also want more time in the subsequent Commons debates on the issue. Support in the House of Commons reflects the views of the public, according to the latest Opinium poll for the . Almost two-thirds (64%) support making it legal for someone to seek “assisted dying” in the UK, with 19% opposed. Cross-party support is high, with 60% or more of voters from all five of the largest parties supporting new legislation. The poll found that the best argument for a change in the law, according to the public, was that it might “offer dignity and relief for terminally ill people at the end of their life”. Some 57% saw this as the strongest argument, while 37% thought it was “offering people the right to choose how they die”. The biggest concern was that “vulnerable people might feel pressured to choose assisted dying”, with 40% identifying this as the strongest argument against.Road-weary Jets aim to keep division lead vs. resilient Stars