Health Secretary Wes Streeting has expressed concern that legalizing assisted dying could lead to vulnerable individuals feeling pressured or ‘guilt-tripped’ into ending their lives prematurely. Streeting’s comments come as MPs prepare to vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which aims to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales. Streeting, who has… Continue reading Assisted dying could lead to coercion, warns Wes Streeting
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Erik ten Hag sacked by Man Utd: Questions for Ineos after sticking with Dutchman in summer
The sacking of Erik ten Hag from Manchester United raises some difficult questions for those in charge at the club. Many fans may wonder why the club didn’t act sooner and why they allowed potential replacements, such as Mauricio Pochettino and Thomas Tuchel, to be snapped up elsewhere. Was the delay due to admirable loyalty… Continue reading Erik ten Hag sacked by Man Utd: Questions for Ineos after sticking with Dutchman in summer
How a cult tried to kidnap coroner Lincoln Brookes in Essex
The Essex Coroner’s Court was the target of a kidnap attempt orchestrated by online anti-establishment cult leader Mark Christopher. Christopher had convinced his followers to storm the courthouse and kidnap Senior Coroner Lincoln Brookes. However, Brookes was delayed in arriving at the courthouse, and instead his colleague, Michelle Brown, was confronted by the group. The… Continue reading How a cult tried to kidnap coroner Lincoln Brookes in Essex
Boy fell ill after Sergei Skripal helped him feed ducks
The criminal case against two men accused of the novichok poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in Salisbury has begun in the UK. The two suspects, Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov, are both believed to be military intelligence officers for Russia’s GRU agency. They are charged with the attempted murder… Continue reading Boy fell ill after Sergei Skripal helped him feed ducks
Alex Salmond funeral to be 'dignified' tribute, says minister
The funeral of Alex Salmond was held in Strichen Parish Church, near his Aberdeenshire home, on the afternoon of Friday 18 March. The private ceremony, attended solely by family and close friends, was led by the Reverend Ian McEwan, a long-standing friend of the Salmond family. Eulogies were given by Acting Alba Party Leader, Kenny… Continue reading Alex Salmond funeral to be 'dignified' tribute, says minister
NI Rates: More valuable houses to expect higher rates
Approximately 8,000 of the most valuable homes in Northern Ireland will soon bear higher rates bills if proposals from Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald are approved. Rates are paid based on property values, and the rateable value of houses is presently capped. The proposal is to lift that ceiling. Presently, there are no houses worth £400,000… Continue reading NI Rates: More valuable houses to expect higher rates
Baby having a stroke was 'overwhelming and scary', family says
A family from Londonderry has recounted their experience after their newborn baby suffered a stroke that left them in shock. Anna, the baby girl, was born in June 2023 and was initially deemed healthy. However, her mother, Lauren Duncan, noticed Anna making “strange repeated rhythmical movements” a few days after her birth. Anna was later… Continue reading Baby having a stroke was 'overwhelming and scary', family says
Will Stone: Swindon Labour MP to face Brazilian jiu-jitsu fight
A Labour MP is set to compete in a Brazilian jiu-jitsu match against a professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter in order to raise funds for a Swindon-based charity. Will Stone, who formerly ran a jiu-jitsu gym in Swindon, has been practicing the martial art for 17 years and is a black belt in judo.… Continue reading Will Stone: Swindon Labour MP to face Brazilian jiu-jitsu fight
Strokes: Mum did not expect to have stroke aged 32
Angharad Dennis, from Swansea, never imagined that she would have a stroke at 31. Although she knew the signs of a stroke and her grandmother had experienced them, having migraines had made her wonder whether she might be at greater risk. Her stroke has impacted her daily life, and her young daughter now has to… Continue reading Strokes: Mum did not expect to have stroke aged 32
HSBC profits jump as banking giant set for major shakeup
HSBC, the UK-based banking giant, has announced a quarterly profit increase of 10% during one of the biggest shakeups in its 159-year history. In Q3 of 2021, pre-tax profits reached $8.5bn (£6.6bn), surpassing analysts’ expectations. HSBC’s new chief executive, Georges Elhedery, pledged to share further details on the bank’s full-year results, due to be published… Continue reading HSBC profits jump as banking giant set for major shakeup