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How would the assisted dying bill work and what issues might it create?
People in England and Wales are not allowed assistance to die, even when they are terminally ill and wish to end their lives. Those wishing to access assisted death sometimes choose to travel to countries where it is legal, but this can lead to legal problems if others help themContinue Reading
UK politics live: Kendall says ‘you must work if you can work’ as she warns benefits bill set to soar by £26bn
Minister squirms when confronted with Starmer’s comments on benefits fraud Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Liz Kendall has announced wide-ranging reforms designed to tackle economic inactivityContinue Reading
Around 1,100 jobs at risk as Vauxhall owner plans to shut Luton factory
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The owner of Vauxhall has announced plans to shut its Luton van-making factory, putting moreContinue Reading
Think tank calls for delay in farm inheritance tax to ensure fairness
Ministers should grant farmers an inheritance tax holiday to prevent unfair treatment under upcoming tax changes, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). The IFS has warned that the government’s proposed changes to agricultural taxes risk treating some landowners unfairly and could impact food security if not mitigated appropriately.Continue Reading
Allan Leighton returns to Asda as chair, succeeding Stuart Rose
Asda has appointed former chief executive Allan Leighton as its new chair, replacing Lord Stuart Rose amid ongoing challenges including an IT overhaul and declining sales. Leighton, who led Asda from 1996 to 2000, is set to steer the UK’s third-largest supermarket chain through a critical period of transformation. LordContinue Reading
Lando Norris fires back at Max Verstappen with Red Bull set for crunch meeting
Max Verstappen is expecting his McLaren rival Lando Norris to be a thorn in his side for many years to come. Reflecting on this year’s title fight, the Dutchman said: “Of course, at times, he made it very difficult for me. “We simply didn’t have an answer in many racesContinue Reading
Elon Musk ridiculed after branding Gladiator 2 ‘woke’
Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Elon Musk is facing backlash after he slammed Ridley Scott’s new blockbuster Gladiator 2 as “woke” and that “lies kill art,”Continue Reading
Pub landlord reveals why he started petition for another general election signed 2.5million times
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email The pub landlord behind the viral petition calling for a general election has revealed why he decided to start it. MichaelContinue Reading
UK salaries rise at fastest rate in three years as Christmas hiring boosts job market
Annual salaries in the UK have increased at the fastest pace since 2021, driven by a surge in Christmas hiring that is revitalising the job market. According to job search engine Adzuna, the average advertised salary stood at £39,234 in October, marking a 6% increase compared to the same monthContinue Reading
Mike Ashley’s Frasers buys £3m stake in Marks Electrical
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has snapped up a £3 million stake in Marks Electrical inContinue Reading