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Thursday, 17 October 2024 21:17
Charities: end-of-life care must be fixed before changing legislation
As Parliament debates assisted dying legislation, several charities stress the urgent need to fix the country’s struggling end-of-life care system. Hospices provide vital palliative care, but funding shortages mean that care quality varies across the UK.…
Thursday, 17 October 2024 21:15
Alex Salmond’s body to be flown home from North Macedonia
The body of 69-year-old Alex Salmond, Scotland’s former first minister and champion of Scottish independence, will soon be flown back from North Macedonia, where he died suddenly. He passed away from a suspected heart attack at…
Thursday, 17 October 2024 21:08
Newcastle: boy dies, six injured by house explosion
A devastating explosion in Newcastle has claimed the life of a seven-year-old boy and injured six others. The blast, on 16 October, destroyed several homes, leaving the community in shock. Neighbours described the explosion as sounding…
Thursday, 17 October 2024 21:06
Police apologise to arrested pastor after destroying street preaching signs
Avon and Somerset police have issued an apology to Pastor Dia Moodley, who was arrested while street preaching in Bristol. Moodley, a grandfather and pastor, was detained for thirteen hours after being accused of 'racially or…
Thursday, 10 October 2024 22:09
Government to outline major overhaul of workers' rights
The Government is preparing a significant overhaul of workers' rights, introducing several new measures aimed at improving job security and flexibility for millions of employees. Key changes include the removal of the two-year qualifying period for…
Thursday, 10 October 2024 22:07
Tory leadership race: Cleverly out, Jenrick and Badenoch final two
In a surprising turn, on 9 October James Cleverly was eliminated from the Conservative Party leadership race, leaving Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch as the final contenders. On 9 October, when Tory MPs voted, Badenoch regained…