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UK-based membership of the Swiss assisted dying centre Dignitas has grown by 50% in the last five years, new figures show. In 2024, there were 2,231 members of non-profit Dignitas (full name DIGNITAS – To live with dignity, die with dignity) compared to 1,430 in 2019. Membership – a prerequisite to having an assisted death… Read more »
Tom Gordon MP has put forward an amendment to the Terminally Ill Adults Bill to reduce the deadline for the Government to introduce assisted dying from four years to three. Humanists UK and My Death, My Decision have welcomed the amendment. The first draft of the Bill set the maximum time the Government could take… Read more »
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By Hamant Verma Labour faces a fight to maintain its traditional support among the British Indian community, according to the results of a poll of Hindu voters. The Hindu Forum of Britain claims to be the largest representative body for Britain’s 750,000 Hindus, with its membership strong in London and the Midlands. The results of… Read more »
A lot of Irish water has passed under the bridge since the last Westminster elections in Northern Ireland. How will powersharing affect Sinn Fein’s prospects in the province of returning its five MPs? Here’s a summary of their triumphs – and setbacks – on the long road to polling day. High – February 5th: Powersharing… Read more »
