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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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Parents could be fined up to £1,000 if their children are caught hanging around on the streets after being excluded from school. Schools secretary Ed Balls announced the new penalty today as part of a government attempt to force parents to take responsibility for their child’s behaviour. Parents will be fined £50 if their child… Read more »
The Liberal Democrats claim the school meals system has fallen into disarray since the government endorsed Jamie Oliver’s campaign for healthier lunches. The Lib Dems claim figures set for release this week will show take-up of school meals has fallen considerably since the reforms were implemented. They accuse the government of introducing healthier meals before… Read more »
