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Sheila Hancock ‘not against’ assisted dying but hopes for better palliative care

The 91-year-old star said ‘I’m not frightened of death’.

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2024

Who might be the next Archbishop of Canterbury?

There are more than 100 bishops in the Church of England.

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2024

Majority support change to assisted dying law – survey

Some 70% people in England support a change in the law on assisted dying while 14% oppose a change.

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2024

Under 1,000 patients a year may opt for assisted dying if bill passes, MP says

Kim Leadbeater outlines safeguards as some MPs worry proposal does not bar doctors in England and Wales from suggesting option

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2024

What is in the new Bill on assisted dying?

The Bill is almost 40 pages and will be debated on November 29.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024

Health Secretary says assisted dying would come at ‘expense’ of other NHS services

Terminally ill adults with less than six months to live will have right to end their own life under new legislation

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024

Licences granted to nearly 200 UK care providers despite labour law violations

Exclusive: Study finds evidence of major gaps in government oversight of foreign workers in care sector

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2024

Study finds a third of vulnerable children placed in settings far from home

Research highlighting the growing costs and impact on children of many social care placements should be a ‘turning point’, councils say.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024

Assisted dying bill’s ‘strict’ safeguards to include long jail terms for coercion

Labour MP’s proposed legislation for England and Wales also includes powers for judges to cross-examine patients

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2024

What is in the new Bill on assisted dying for England and Wales?

A debate and first vote are expected to take place on November 29.

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024