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Get off the fence on assisted dying issue, demands Dimbleby as MPs begin debate

Get off the fence on assisted dying issue, demands Dimbleby as MPs begin debate

Three hours have been set aside for the Westminster Hall debate.

Chinese spy cameras ‘in use at Government sites until 2025’

Chinese spy cameras ‘in use at Government sites until 2025’

Ministers had first committed to ban their use at sensitive sites in November 2022.

Benjamin Mendy’s bankruptcy case dismissed after six-figure tax debt paid

Benjamin Mendy’s bankruptcy case dismissed after six-figure tax debt paid

Lawyers for fhe former Manchester City footballer said an outstanding sum of just under £710,000 had been paid.

RHS: ‘Chop and drop’ plant clippings to save time and money on compost

RHS: ‘Chop and drop’ plant clippings to save time and money on compost

Horticultural experts share their tips for reducing costs and being more sustainable in the garden.

Camilla’s dogs to appear in sculpture form at first Highgrove shop at Chelsea

Camilla’s dogs to appear in sculpture form at first Highgrove shop at Chelsea

The display will be created by weaver Emma Stothard in honour of the Queen’s two terriers.

Two men remanded on murder charge after torso found in nature reserve

Two men remanded on murder charge after torso found in nature reserve

Body parts have been found in four separate locations in Greater Manchester.

Final report from UEFA following Belfast visit expected in June – Murphy

Final report from UEFA following Belfast visit expected in June – Murphy

Stormont Economy Minister Conor Murphy also pressed for the release of tendering documents to reveal costs.

UK Government ‘reassured’ over Ireland’s proposed legislation on migration

UK Government ‘reassured’ over Ireland’s proposed legislation on migration

Micheal Martin said that the legislation would ‘restore’ an agreement that was in place before a Irish High Court decision last month.

Final hearings take place in legacy inquests ahead of legislative cut-off

Final hearings take place in legacy inquests ahead of legislative cut-off

Coroner probes into Troubles killings are being ended under the Government’s controversial Legacy Act.

John Swinney: From ousted leader to the cusp of the top job

John Swinney: From ousted leader to the cusp of the top job

Mr Swinney served as SNP leader from 2000 to 2004 and in a raft of Cabinet posts after that.

Assisted dying: What is the law as MPs debate the controversial issue?

Assisted dying: What is the law as MPs debate the controversial issue?

A three-hour debate is planned for parliamentarians to air their views but there will be no vote at the end.

Cameron urges Hamas to accept ‘generous’ deal with Israel to end Gaza conflict

Cameron urges Hamas to accept ‘generous’ deal with Israel to end Gaza conflict

The Foreign Secretary called for the militant group to agree to a ceasefire while speaking at the World Economic Forum for the first time.

Grocery delivery firm Getir to pull out of UK with about 1,500 jobs at risk

Grocery delivery firm Getir to pull out of UK with about 1,500 jobs at risk

The company said it is focusing solely on its home market of Turkey, leaving operations across Europe and the US.

Sunak ‘not interested’ in asylum seeker returns deal with Ireland

Sunak ‘not interested’ in asylum seeker returns deal with Ireland

The Prime Minister said the UK would not accept returns from Ireland if the EU would not allow small boat migrants to be sent back to France.

Teenager composes theme tune and score for police drama

Teenager composes theme tune and score for police drama

Patrick Bennett, 19, has provided the musical accompaniment for the second series of Granite Harbour, which is due to air on Friday on BBC One.

Local elections always difficult for incumbents, says Sunak

Local elections always difficult for incumbents, says Sunak

The Conservatives face a possible drubbing at Thursday’s local elections, which Rishi Sunak insisted were ‘always challenging’ for incumbents.

Comic to perform at Fringe while learning to walk again following cancer battle

Comic to perform at Fringe while learning to walk again following cancer battle

Last year, Matt Forde thought he had sciatica but it turned out to be a cancerous tumour which led to an operation on his spine.

Aircraft refuellers at Heathrow call off planned strike

Aircraft refuellers at Heathrow call off planned strike

Members of Unite employed by AFS were due to walk out for 72 hours on May 4.

Who may succeed Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s first minister?

Who may succeed Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s first minister?

With Mr Yousaf having announced he will stand down as First Minister, there are a number of possible replacements.

New digital service could help people boost their state pension

New digital service could help people boost their state pension

The service will show people how much their state pension could increase by and details of the voluntary NI contributions they would need to pay.

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