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Humanists UK has criticised Cardiff Council for displaying banners across the city which feature text saying ‘Trust in Jesus, He is Alive, Come to Church!’ and then feature its logo at the bottom. While this is almost certainly paid advertising from an external organisation, this is not stated and so the impression given is… Read more »
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 »
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The Chief Secretary to the Treasury has described the upcoming National Insurance hike as “very progressive” during this morning’s broadcast round. Simon Clarke told Sky News that the “enormous” NHS backlog following the pandemic meant that the rise in National Insurance contributions is a “responsible” decision. He later told the BBC: “It’s really important to… Read more »
Budget day has arrived, and it appears Boris Johnson may be sizing up the competition of the man who will be holding the famous red box on the steps of Downing Street. A senior MP has suggested to the media in recent weeks that Simon Clarke’s (6 foot 7 inches tall) appointment as chief secretary… Read more »
