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'I'm terrified of being trapped in pain'

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 22:44
MPs will vote on Friday on proposed legislation to allow assisted dying in Wales and England.

First-time buyers removed from government housing scheme

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 22:43
First-time buyers on lower incomes have been dropped from one of the Scottish government's shared equity schemes after 20 years.

Woman, 66, arrested on suspicion of 'Rolex murder'

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 20:53
Jennifer Abbott was found by her niece and neighbours with tape across her mouth at her home.

MP behind assisted dying bill confident it will pass

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 17:54
MPs prepare for a historic vote on a bill that would allow terminally ill adults to end their own lives.

Major incident declared over vehicle fire in tunnel

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 17:38
The tunnel is closed in both directions and emergency services are trying to control the fire.

Millions more to get £150 off energy bills

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 17:00
The criteria has changed so 2.7 million more people will get the money automatically knocked off their bills.

Student who raped 10 women jailed for 24 years

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 16:51
Zhenhao Zou, who drugged and raped women in London and China, has been called "one of the most prolific predators" in the UK.

Student who raped 10 women jailed for 24 years

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 16:51
Zhenhao Zou, who drugged and raped women in London and China, has been called "one of the most prolific predators" in the UK.

Starmer urges diplomacy as Trump considers Iran attack

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 16:12
The UK prime minister calls for negotiation rather than an escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict.

Man accused of shooting Scots in Spain appears in court

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 15:56
The 44-year-old appeared in court in London following the deaths of Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr.

University bosses quit after damning report into financial collapse

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 15:31
A report into Dundee University says its financial crisis was caused by a "self-inflicted" failure of its oversight system.

Be ready to be shocked and offended at university, students told

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 15:13
Guidance has been published by the Office for Students on new free speech rules coming into force this year.

Plastic wet wipes to be banned in Wales from 2026

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 12:32
It will be an offence to supply wet wipes containing plastic to customers in Wales from December 2026.

Amber heat health alerts issued as temperatures above 30C likely

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 11:32
Alerts have been issued across England and will come into place at midday on Thursday.

New wind farms' impact to be 'felt for generations'

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 11:30
Port Talbot and Bristol are the likely locations for where the turbines will be assembled.

New wind farms' impact to be 'felt for generations'

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 11:30
Port Talbot and Bristol are the likely locations for where the turbines will be assembled.

Top medic urges caution after woman's rabies death

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 11:24
The warning comes following a Barnsley woman's death from the disease after catching it abroad.

'Don't take rabies for granted', top medic urges

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 11:24
The warning comes after a woman from Barnsley dies from the virus after catching it while abroad.

New climate change targets for Scotland unveiled

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 11:16
The targets will be met using a carbon budgeting system and will be voted on by MSPs in the autumn.

Tories call for UK to back US on action against Iran

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 11:14
The UK's shadow foreign secretary says the government needs to do more to ensure Britons can return home from Israel.