Nearly 65 years ago the Suicide Act (1961) changed a centuries-old law and taking one’s own life ceased to be a crime in the UK. Importantly the Act at the same time recognised that suicide – although no longer a crime –
The government’s new elections strategy is a welcome step in the right direction – modernisation that’s long overdue. Not the full answer, but progress. Ministers say its goal is “bold but simple: to reclaim Britain’s democracy as an aspiration for the rest
When MPs debated decriminalising abortion on 17th June, there was much talk of women in “desperate” circumstances. “Some women in desperate circumstances make choices that many of us would struggle to understand” pontificated Tonia Antoniazzi, the sponsor of the amendment. She went
The UK government has again unveiled sweeping immigration reforms, this time in the wake of the Reform Party’s local election gains. Successive administrations had promised to take action on migration, each time framing new measures as essential for economic stability and reduced
My father died when I was twelve although his illness had started when I was two. My childhood memory is that he first knew something was wrong when his beautiful handwriting deteriorated and he became unsteady. It turned out that he had
The past five years have seen unprecedented change and disruption in the global trade network. Against this backdrop, the UK stands as a connector, bridging systems, processes, and old and new alliances. Our identity as a trading nation is once again in
Once, Artificial Intelligence was like the quiet helper in your spreadsheet. It made typing faster, helped you find your lost phone, and even suggested you watch Sharknado 4. (Bold move, AI.) Then the unexpected happened: the helper became the boss. With tools
“Britain is not attractive to essential workers from overseas, warns immigration lawyer, and the effects could be crippling…….” The UK’s healthcare system is on the verge of a staffing crisis that threatens to sabotage the very foundations of our care services. As
In 2019, Amanda Bronkhorst founded JUST ONE Tree with a simple yet powerful mission: to combat climate change through reforestation. What began as a small initiative has grown into a global movement, making a tangible difference to ecosystems and communities worldwide. The
Since 2018, Ethiopia has experienced a tumultuous journey of war and peace, driven by internal strife and regional tensions. Under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, the country has seen escalating domestic conflicts, many of which have spilled across its borders, destabilizing the