MPs have voted in favour of the assisted dying bill, which will legalise the right for terminally ill people in England and Wales to end their own life with medical assistance. MPs voted 314 to 219, a majority of 23, in favour of Labour MP Kim Leadbeater’s bill, backing the right for adults with less... Read more »
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Lisa Nandy has insisted a major rebellion is not brewing over the government’s welfare reforms, describing the resignation of a party whip over the issue as an “honourable” but isolated incident. Vicky Foxcroft, a government whip and former shadow minister for disabled people, quit her frontbench role on Thursday evening, stating she could not vote... Read more »
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The role of mathematics in everyday life often goes unnoticed, but its importance and reach affect the here and now, as well as the future of our country. I believe now is the time for the government to introduce a national strategy for mathematics – something I called for recently when I led a Westminster... Read more »
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Kemi Badenoch’s decision not to appoint a deputy when she assembled her frontbench last November raised eyebrows in Westminster. The Conservative leader simply declined the opportunity to vault some loyal operator or appease an erstwhile rival. The rationale, according to a briefing secured by the Express newspaper, concerned deputy prime minister’s questions (DPMQs) — and... Read more »
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MPs have voted to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales so that women cannot be prosecuted for terminating their pregnancy at any stage. The amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill passed by 379 votes to 137 on Tuesday evening, in what is regarded as the the biggest shakeup to reproductive rights in almost 60... Read more »
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A poignant photo series has given refugee children from Gaza an outlet to express their emotions – and share their hopes and dreams
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The high seas treaty progressed, scientists had a leukaemia breakthrough, and climate solutions got a boost, plus more
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Andrew Cattanach didn’t expect to become a stay-at-home dad, but now the father of two wouldn’t have it any other way
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Most voters want bold climate policy, but politicians often don’t realise it. The 89 Percent Project is designed to make that public support impossible to ignore
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Many Brits still feel awkward discussing death – but the team behind a fresh national day want to encourage open conversations about loss
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As grim tally of its invasion is reached, expansive propaganda campaign and state payouts are keeping grieving relatives onside
Over the past few years, Nikolai has seen the ups and downs of the funeral trade in his native Ufa, a Russian city in the plains west of the Ural mountains.
The coronavirus pandemic, which hit Russia with devastating force, brought an unexpected boom to his family-run business, forcing him to hire extra staff almost overnight to cope with the rise in funeral demand.
Continue reading...This week’s Windrush Day reception at No 10 was joyous – but also a reminder of the ugliness behind the ‘island of strangers’ rhetoric
This week I went to a Windrush Day reception in the gardens of 10 Downing Street. Standing in the brilliant sunshine, with a steelband tinkling away in the background, it was great to see this generation of Caribbean migrants finally being honoured as their bravery and enterprise deserves.
The excited guests – Windrush-era Caribbean migrants, their friends and family – were thrilled to be at No 10, and the absolute highlight was being addressed by the prime minister, Keir Starmer. Fortunately on this occasion, he refrained from telling his guests that they were turning Britain into an “island of strangers”. In any case, it would have been nonsense.
Continue reading...For many, work starts before sunrise and stretches late into the night, with nearly 270 notifications a day, report finds
It is 10pm in Seoul, South Korea, but Hyun Jin Lee is not heading home. The recent college graduate – an employee in the IT industry – is at a mandatory team dinner.
“I end up working late almost every day,” laughs Lee. “By the end of the day, I feel completely drained, like I’ve used up all my energy [and] I can’t really do anything on weekdays after work.”
Continue reading...Notices are scanned and bogus links to live streams created to demand money from grieving family and friends
A Facebook post shares a link to the live stream of a funeral service, or to a fundraising page set up by the family of the deceased.
Clicking on that takes you to a separate page where it asks for your card details, and explains there is a £10 fee to watch the virtual funeral, or requests a donation.
Continue reading...The individual walk-ons at Club World Cup underline Fifa’s failure to understand that football is a team sport – just ask PSG
It is in the details that the truest picture emerges. Quite aside from the endless politicking, the forever-war with Uefa, the consorting with autocrats and the intriguing broadcast rights and partnership deals, there has been, not a new, but growing sense during the Club World Cup that Fifa doesn’t really get football. There is something cargo-cultish about it, creating outcomes without engaging in processes.
Perhaps that is inevitable with Gianni Infantino’s style of leadership; like all populists, he is big on vision and short on practical reality. It was there in the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams.
Continue reading...The Manchester United forward is looking for a fresh start after being sidelined by Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford
US president announces ‘very successful’ attacks carried out at Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan
Who will triumph at Queen’s Club? Follow the score and all the action as Alcaraz takes on the Lehecka on Andy Murray Arena
For many business owners in Consett, there comes a point — after the late nights, the tough calls, and years of hard work — when stepping back starts to feel like the right move. Whether you’re thinking about retiring, reducing your involvement, or simply exploring your options, it’s a big decision. And it’s not always […]
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The Tour of the Reservoir cycle race is back in the saddle and making a triumphant return to Consett on Sunday, 22nd June, marking its first appearance in the town in six years. As part of the Lloyds National Road Series, this exciting event promises a day packed with world-class racing and vibrant celebrations. The […]
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An RAF veteran is walking and cycling from Edinburgh to Welwyn Garden City in just 15 days to raise money and awareness of mental health – all while carrying a 3kg medicine ball. Chris McDowell, 39, a maintenance technician at Tesco, is taking on the 500 mile challenge to highlight the struggles veterans face after […]
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Greencroft Bottling in Annfield Plain is one of the region’s largest employers, and Consett Magazine has been given exclusive access to meet the people who keep the business running. Darren Walsh is Greencroft Bottling’s Assistant Customs and Excise Manager, responsible for overseeing the customs import of bulk wine – millions of litres of wine each […]
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At Willow Burn Hospice, we believe in the importance of making plans for the future. That’s why we are hosting two Advance Care Planning Workshops to help you understand and create a written plan for your future care preferences. Why is Advance Care Planning Important? Advance Care Planning is a voluntary process where you think about and record […]
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THE first distillery in Inverclyde in a century has been formally opened today as its first casks are filled. The ribbon was cut at Ardgowan by Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes after building concluded earlier this month. Founded in 2017, the west coast firm is led by whisky entrepreneur Roland Grain and distillery manager […]
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AN ENVIRONMENTAL charity based in Edinburgh has been selected to take the lead on transforming a former bowling green into a blossoming urban croft. Earth in Common, which runs Leith Community Croft, has been chosen by the City of Edinburgh Council, in collaboration with the community council and Friends of Victoria Park, to develop the […]
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Summer Solstice celebration Date: Saturday 21 July Time: 12:00 – 20:30 Location: The Salisbury Centre, 2 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AB Celebrate summer solstice, the longest day of the year, at The Salisbury Centre, a space for those who wish to explore their spiritual, psychological and creative life. There are a range of seasonal workshops […]
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A STUDY into a new treatment that could transform the way heart attacks are treated in Scotland and beyond is under way in a world first. Consultants at the Golden Jubilee University National Hospital have recruited the first patients to a clinical trial testing supersaturated oxygen (SSO?) therapy. This is a novel approach aimed at […]
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A LEITH bar steeped in history has now reopened to customers, after having been put on the market last November, almost four years after a big renovation. The neighbourhood boozer, now named The Finch, is understood to have opened its doors once again on Wednesday. Located on the corner of Bath Road and Salamander Street, […]
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Time for a hot, anarchical summer
Clubs target big deals with summer window open again
Neighbours has appeared to make way for its first-ever gay “throuple” on the soap opera this week, in an unapologetically, “confidently queer” storyline. Ahead of its cancellation, which has occurred for the second time in less than three years, Neighbours appears to be introducing its viewers to the wonderful world of LGBTQ+ polyamorous relationships for […]
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JoJo Siwa is making a case for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, revealing that she wants to represent the UK in next year’s competition. Last year, the former Dance Moms star suggested that “Eurovision is into” the idea of her representing Poland in the international music competition this year. Of course, Eurovision 2025 has since […]
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Anna Camp and her partner Jade Whipkey have made their red carpet debut after the Pitch Perfect star came out publicly earlier this year. The actress, who appeared in the fifth and final season of You, stepped out for the first time on the red carpet with her girlfriend Whipkey. The pair attended the premiere […]
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“We’re fully behind their stories,” John Bruce, co-director at PRM Modelling Agency, tells PinkNews about the transgender models the company represents. Led by Bruce and his husband Paulo Ribeiro, the London agency, founded in 2012, represents some of the industry’s most celebrated models, including trans twins Madelyn and Margo Whitley. “We stand firmly behind trans […]
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In early 2025, after several years and lots of deliberation, Anne Isabella Coombes dove headfirst back into her favourite sport and petitioned to join competitive swimming. An aquatic aficionado, Anne has been swimming for over 60 years, or, as she puts it, for “as long as I’ve known I was transgender.” Fluttering in and out […]
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