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MP behind assisted dying Bill defends it as medical body adds voice of concern

MP behind assisted dying Bill defends it as medical body adds voice of concern

MP behind assisted dying Bill defends it as medical body adds voice of concern

15 May 2025

The Bill returns to the House of Commons on Friday for the first time since a historic yes vote in November.


Ukrainian man charged with arson over fires at homes and car linked to Starmer

Ukrainian man charged with arson over fires at homes and car linked to Starmer

Ukrainian man charged with arson over fires at homes and car linked to Starmer

15 May 2025

The Metropolitan Police said Roman Lavrynovych is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday.


Israeli Eurovision act Yuval Raphael has rehearsal ‘disrupted’ by protesters

Israeli Eurovision act Yuval Raphael has rehearsal ‘disrupted’ by protesters

Israeli Eurovision act Yuval Raphael has rehearsal ‘disrupted’ by protesters

15 May 2025

The group was quickly ejected from the St Jakobshalle arena in Basel.


PM defends prison recall changes after backlash over victim safety

PM defends prison recall changes after backlash over victim safety

PM defends prison recall changes after backlash over victim safety

15 May 2025

MPs and watchdogs have criticised the plans as putting victims and the public at risk.


Former police officer who amassed ‘treasure trove’ of weapons jailed

Former police officer who amassed ‘treasure trove’ of weapons jailed

Former police officer who amassed ‘treasure trove’ of weapons jailed

15 May 2025

Andrew Campbell, 42, had a collection of weapons including modified air rifles, gas-powered revolvers and batons, Nottingham Crown Court heard.


Starmer ‘confident’ of progress on EU deal ahead of major summit

Starmer ‘confident’ of progress on EU deal ahead of major summit

Starmer ‘confident’ of progress on EU deal ahead of major summit

15 May 2025

The Government is set to host EU leaders in London next week as part of its ‘reset’ with the bloc.


‘Big sensationalist expose’ claim over Adams programme denied

‘Big sensationalist expose’ claim over Adams programme denied

‘Big sensationalist expose’ claim over Adams programme denied

15 May 2025

A BBC Spotlight programme which aired a claim Gerry Adams sanctioned the killing of a spy was ‘measured and precise’.


Woman and baby treated as 100 firefighters tackle Walthamstow blaze

Woman and baby treated as 100 firefighters tackle Walthamstow blaze

Woman and baby treated as 100 firefighters tackle Walthamstow blaze

15 May 2025

More than 30 people were evacuated as 15 fire engines responded to the blaze.


Chelsea owner Boehly pulls out of move to buy Scotsman owner National World

Chelsea owner Boehly pulls out of move to buy Scotsman owner National World

Chelsea owner Boehly pulls out of move to buy Scotsman owner National World

15 May 2025

Mr Boehly’s Eldridge Media Holdings business said in March that it was considering a takeover deal.


Controversial ex-Ofsted chief warns against ‘vilifying’ public bodies

Controversial ex-Ofsted chief warns against ‘vilifying’ public bodies

Controversial ex-Ofsted chief warns against ‘vilifying’ public bodies

15 May 2025

Baroness Amanda Spielman said it can be ‘easy’ to label decision-makers as ‘soulless and unfair’ in her maiden speech in the House of Lords.


Ex-Tory councillor’s wife faces wait over racial hatred tweet appeal

Ex-Tory councillor’s wife faces wait over racial hatred tweet appeal

Ex-Tory councillor’s wife faces wait over racial hatred tweet appeal

15 May 2025

Lucy Connolly was jailed for 13 months last October.


Singer Chris Brown arrested over ‘bottle attack’

Singer Chris Brown arrested over ‘bottle attack’

Singer Chris Brown arrested over ‘bottle attack’

15 May 2025

The American musician was arrested at a hotel in the early hours of Thursday by detectives from the Metropolitan Police.


John Swinney announces £425,000 in funding for Eco Schools

John Swinney announces £425,000 in funding for Eco Schools

John Swinney announces £425,000 in funding for Eco Schools

15 May 2025

The cash will be used to fund projects aimed at educating young people on climate change and help them take action against it.


British Airways fined £3.2m after luggage handlers hurt in similar accidents

British Airways fined £3.2m after luggage handlers hurt in similar accidents

British Airways fined £3.2m after luggage handlers hurt in similar accidents

15 May 2025

Southwark Crown Court heard the two men fell from equipment while loading aircraft at Heathrow.


Teenager Florence surprises Charles with ‘awesome’ hug

Teenager Florence surprises Charles with ‘awesome’ hug

Teenager Florence surprises Charles with ‘awesome’ hug

15 May 2025

The King seemed to enjoy 15-year-old Florence McGrellis’s gesture.


Lack of Government oversight at water body ‘unacceptable’, says committee

Lack of Government oversight at water body ‘unacceptable’, says committee

Lack of Government oversight at water body ‘unacceptable’, says committee

15 May 2025

A 2023 report into the Water Industry Commission for Scotland uncovered lavish spending, resulting in the resignation of its chief executive.


Garden design exhibition at V&A Dundee aims to inspire ‘joyful future’

Garden design exhibition at V&A Dundee aims to inspire ‘joyful future’

Garden design exhibition at V&A Dundee aims to inspire ‘joyful future’

15 May 2025

Garden Futures: Designing With Nature explores the impact of garden design, including kitchen gardens and the popularity of allotments.


Charles ‘flabbergasted’ by magician during visit to Bradford

Charles ‘flabbergasted’ by magician during visit to Bradford

Charles ‘flabbergasted’ by magician during visit to Bradford

15 May 2025

Bradford-born Steven Frayne, formerly known as Dynamo, impressed the King.


Solar farm glare could cause Red Arrows jets to crash, Conservative MP claims

Solar farm glare could cause Red Arrows jets to crash, Conservative MP claims

Solar farm glare could cause Red Arrows jets to crash, Conservative MP claims

15 May 2025

MP raises fears for historic display team, based at RAF Waddington, because of ‘glint and glare’ from solar panels on new farms.


Supreme Court gender case battle cost Scottish Government almost £160,000

Supreme Court gender case battle cost Scottish Government almost £160,000

Supreme Court gender case battle cost Scottish Government almost £160,000

15 May 2025

The bill – which may not be the final total – was revealed in a freedom of information request by he Scottish Conservatives.


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