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Esther Rantzen says she is ‘too fragile’ to travel to Dignitas to end her life

The prominent campaigner for the legalisation of assisted dying insisted the law must ‘change quickly’

The Independent UK · Sep 10

Dan Lawrence ‘gutted’ to miss out on century as England dominate Pakistan

Lawrence was one of five England players who amassed between 50 and 75 in their 453 all out, giving them a 320-run lead at Edgbaston.

The Independent UK · Sep 10

World Rugby floats plans for Six Nations match in US but England unlikely to participate

World Rugby wants a Six Nations match to be staged in the US and has offered financial incentives to the unions to do so

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10

England captain Meg Jones reveals key difference to playing with smaller balls for WXV

A slightly smaller ball will be in use throughout the global series

The Independent UK · Sep 10

Ghana make new Eddie Nketiah approach in bid to secure England allegiance switch

Crystal Palace striker is weighing up a fresh offer to play for the Black Stars

Evening Standard · Sep 10

NHS reports busiest ever summer as heatwaves drive up hospital admissions

Health secretary says extreme demand no longer confined to winter as service in England warns of knock-on effects

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10

William Wallace letter must return to Scotland in one piece, SNP MSP warns

An SNP MSP has called for assurances that the William Wallace letter will return to Scotland “in one piece” after it was confirmed the historic…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10

Holidaymakers face tourism tax with new powers for mayors across England

Local leaders will set the fee as a percentage of the cost of accommodation, and then use the cash raised to invest in services.

The Independent UK · Sep 10

England batter defies dislocated finger to shine against Pakistan

England star Jamie Smith suffered a dislocated finger while keeping wicket against Pakistan on Wednesday. The 26-year-old was struck on the end of his finger while standing up to the stumps for Ollie Robinson’s bowling and had a splint on his finger after the first day’s play. However, he was…

The Independent UK · Sep 10

England’s mayors to get uncapped tourist tax powers – what we know

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The Independent UK · Sep 10