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Assisted dying coercion risk greater for disabled people – Tanni Grey-Thompson

Assisted dying coercion risk greater for disabled people – Tanni Grey-Thompson

Assisted dying coercion risk greater for disabled people – Tanni Grey-Thompson

23 April 2025

Discrimination against disabled people in society has ‘risen remarkably’ in recent months amid discussion of welfare reforms, the peer said.


Bank worker and her brother face trial accused of ‘brutal’ murder caught on CCTV

Bank worker and her brother face trial accused of ‘brutal’ murder caught on CCTV

Bank worker and her brother face trial accused of ‘brutal’ murder caught on CCTV

23 April 2025

A jury at Birmingham Crown Court was shown ‘shocking’ footage of Minister Enfrence being repeatedly stabbed after a street row.


King and Queen to host palace reception to celebrate work of cancer groups

King and Queen to host palace reception to celebrate work of cancer groups

King and Queen to host palace reception to celebrate work of cancer groups

23 April 2025

The parents of the late Dame Deborah James, as well as stars Adele Roberts, Ashley Cain and Richard E Grant, have been invited to the event next week.


WhatsApp launches privacy tool to stop users taking content off the platform

WhatsApp launches privacy tool to stop users taking content off the platform

WhatsApp launches privacy tool to stop users taking content off the platform

23 April 2025

Advanced Chat Privacy will allow users to switch off the ability for people to export chats or auto-download media shared in chats or groups.


Drug firm bosses call for price increases in Europe amid tariff uncertainty

Drug firm bosses call for price increases in Europe amid tariff uncertainty

Drug firm bosses call for price increases in Europe amid tariff uncertainty

23 April 2025

The boss of AstraZeneca said Europe should increase spending on health treatment in line with recent commitments on defence.


Ministers move to axe early public consultation phase for infrastructure schemes

Ministers move to axe early public consultation phase for infrastructure schemes

Ministers move to axe early public consultation phase for infrastructure schemes

23 April 2025

Ministers insist that forthcoming amendments to flagship planning reforms will protect community input and boost the economy.


William and Kate to spend wedding anniversary in Scottish cottage

William and Kate to spend wedding anniversary in Scottish cottage

William and Kate to spend wedding anniversary in Scottish cottage

23 April 2025

The couple were married at Westminster Abbey on April 29 2011.


Reform UK announces candidate for Holyrood by-election

Reform UK announces candidate for Holyrood by-election

Reform UK announces candidate for Holyrood by-election

23 April 2025

The by-election was sparked by the death of Scottish Government minister Christina McKelvie.


Playful Prince Louis shown jumping for joy in photoshoot for seventh birthday

Playful Prince Louis shown jumping for joy in photoshoot for seventh birthday

Playful Prince Louis shown jumping for joy in photoshoot for seventh birthday

23 April 2025

The Prince and Princess of Wales released footage of the prince, who is missing his two front teeth, enjoying the outdoors.


Books of condolence open across Northern Ireland following death of Pope Francis

Books of condolence open across Northern Ireland following death of Pope Francis

Books of condolence open across Northern Ireland following death of Pope Francis

23 April 2025

Belfast City Hall will be illuminated in yellow and white on Saturday evening.


Family welcome prosecution of private prison where inmate died of Covid-19

Family welcome prosecution of private prison where inmate died of Covid-19

Family welcome prosecution of private prison where inmate died of Covid-19

23 April 2025

Calum Inglis, 34, was found dead in his cell at HMP Addiewell in West Lothian on October 24, 2021.


NatWest vows not to forget ‘lessons’ on bankers’ bonuses

NatWest vows not to forget ‘lessons’ on bankers’ bonuses

NatWest vows not to forget ‘lessons’ on bankers’ bonuses

23 April 2025

Chairman Rick Haythornthwaite said the bank had become a ‘simpler, safer, customer-focused bank’.


Man jailed for 30 years for attempted murder of nine-year-old girl

Man jailed for 30 years for attempted murder of nine-year-old girl

Man jailed for 30 years for attempted murder of nine-year-old girl

23 April 2025

Jordan Wilkes had researched child killings including the Southport murders before attack.


Heart attack victim died after ambulance service ‘did nothing’ for an hour

Heart attack victim died after ambulance service ‘did nothing’ for an hour

Heart attack victim died after ambulance service ‘did nothing’ for an hour

23 April 2025

Graham Anderson, 59, died in May 2020 after falling ill at his office in Grangemouth.


UK and Ukraine ministers meet as officials discuss peace plans

UK and Ukraine ministers meet as officials discuss peace plans

UK and Ukraine ministers meet as officials discuss peace plans

23 April 2025

US secretary of state Marco Rubio did not attend the talks in London but defence and foreign ministers from the UK and Ukraine met.


New street signs unveiled to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s birthplace

New street signs unveiled to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s birthplace

New street signs unveiled to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s birthplace

23 April 2025

The blue commemorative designs in Bruton Street, Mayfair, incorporate one of the late Queen’s favourite flowers, lily of the valley.


Intel planning to cut more than 20% of staff – reports

Intel planning to cut more than 20% of staff – reports

Intel planning to cut more than 20% of staff – reports

23 April 2025

The tech giant is said to be looking to restructure under its new chief executive.


Starmer branded ‘incompetent-in-chief’ during heated exchange with SNP MP

Starmer branded ‘incompetent-in-chief’ during heated exchange with SNP MP

Starmer branded ‘incompetent-in-chief’ during heated exchange with SNP MP

23 April 2025

Dave Doogan, MP for Angus and Perthshire Glens, claimed Scotland is ‘dissatisfied’ with the ‘latest iteration of dysfunctional British rule’.


Jury in trial of Jesse Lingard’s grandfather retires to consider verdicts

Jury in trial of Jesse Lingard’s grandfather retires to consider verdicts

Jury in trial of Jesse Lingard’s grandfather retires to consider verdicts

23 April 2025

Kenneth Lingard, 86, denies 17 counts of indecent assault.


Kemi Badenoch claims PM ‘doesn’t have the balls’ to express own views

Kemi Badenoch claims PM ‘doesn’t have the balls’ to express own views

Kemi Badenoch claims PM ‘doesn’t have the balls’ to express own views

23 April 2025

Sir Keir Starmer and Tory leader Mrs Badenoch clashed over gender issues at Prime Minister’s Questions.


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