Assisted Dying Legislation is 'Dangerous' says Archbishop Welby

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has warned against the “dangerous” idea of assisted dying, which provides the terminally ill in England and Wales the right to end their lives. The head of the Church of England said that it would create a “slippery slope” whereby more people would be medically forced to end their… Continue reading Assisted Dying Legislation is 'Dangerous' says Archbishop Welby

Ashraf Habimana: 'Minutes after texting me, my son was murdered'

Last year on 29th September, Fiona Namusoke received a text from Ashraf Habimana, her youngest son, asking her to pick him up from college. Minutes later she received a call informing her that Ashraf had been stabbed. The 16-year-old had been with a group of friends that were attacked over a grudge that Ashraf had… Continue reading Ashraf Habimana: 'Minutes after texting me, my son was murdered'

NHS needs better plan around obesity jabs, warn experts

More than 200 doctors and specialists are calling for an urgent review to ensure that weight loss injections, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, are available on the NHS in England. The call for a review comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggested that such injections could help to boost the country’s economy by enabling obese… Continue reading NHS needs better plan around obesity jabs, warn experts

Rachel Reeves eyes £40bn in tax rises and spending cuts in Budget

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has informed ministers that she plans to implement tax rises and spending cuts amounting to £40bn in the upcoming Budget, according to sources close to the government who spoke to the BBC. Reeves revealed that the £22bn shortfall left by the previous administration would only be enough to… Continue reading Rachel Reeves eyes £40bn in tax rises and spending cuts in Budget

Newspaper headlines: 'England pick German' and 'Taylorgate'

Reports suggest that Germany’s Thomas Tuchel will be announced as the new manager of the England football team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Mirror states that Tuchel has secured a “lucrative deal” to take over from current manager Gareth Southgate. Meanwhile, The Sun features the headline “football’s coming home” in German, adding that… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'England pick German' and 'Taylorgate'

Comet A3: Where to see it in last chance for 80,000 years

Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has been a popular sight among sky-watchers across the UK, and this week is their last chance to marvel at its beauty before it vanishes for another 80,000 years. While the brightness of the comet has started to decrease, it is still visible on Tuesday night, given favourable weather conditions. The best… Continue reading Comet A3: Where to see it in last chance for 80,000 years

Girl’s life saved by pioneering study of rare diseases

Jaydi Hawker, a young girl with an extremely rare genetic disorder, has had her life saved thanks to a pioneering study that allowed doctors to diagnose her condition and provide better treatment. With fewer than 50 people thought to be affected by her form of dwarfism in the world, Jaydi was part of a study… Continue reading Girl’s life saved by pioneering study of rare diseases

Thomas Tuchel agrees to become next England manager

The next England manager has been revealed as former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel. According to two sources, Tuchel will become the third non-British permanent manager of the England men’s team after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello. The announcement comes after England has been without a permanent manager since Gareth Southgate resigned following the Three Lions’… Continue reading Thomas Tuchel agrees to become next England manager