A proposed new Holyrood Bill which would give people living with terminal illness a legal right to palliative care has won the support of medics who oppose the proposed assisted suicide legislation being drawn up by LibDem MSP Liam McArthur. A consultation
World Book Day is a celebration. It’s a day where everyone comes together to reflect on the importance of reading and literature for people of all ages, and encourage, especially the younger generations, to embrace the joy of reading. Created by UNESCO
t is impossible to look at the drugs trade in the United Kingdom or anywhere else without reference to organised crime. The two are inextricably linked, from the production to distribution and sale of illegal drugs. Combating their activities will have a
Starting Monday, UK cars exported to Canada will be subject to a 6% tariff due to the expiration of a post-Brexit agreement that maintained EU trading terms. This change affects UK products that use EU parts and materials, meaning they no longer
Britain’s economy is projected to grow by 0.8% this year after entering a recession in the latter half of 2023, Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt announced on Wednesday, citing the latest forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). This new growth figure
Turkey is ready to host a peace summit between Ukraine and Russia, announced President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul. Erdogan emphasized Turkey’s commitment to facilitating a just peace and continuing support for Ukraine’s sovereignty. Zelenskyy,
Junior doctors in England have overwhelmingly voted to continue their strike action in an ongoing pay dispute. Approximately 98% of British Medical Association (BMA) members who participated in the vote supported further walkouts, with a turnout of 62%. Since the first strike
Ukraine’s recent sinking of the Russian patrol ship “Sergei Kotov” on Tuesday marks the third attack on a Black Sea Fleet vessel in the past five weeks, according to the UK’s Ministry of Defence. This ongoing trend of assaults is significantly impacting
I recently had a meeting with the CEO of Majestic Wine, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, which has more than 200 stores across the UK, including one in my constituency. The UK is a major global hub for wine and spirits
The budget at a glance: • National Insurance, cut by 2pence for employees and the self-employed• Freeze on alcohol duty to continue until February 2025• Non-dom tax regime to be replaced with new rules from April 2025• Full child benefits to be
A core part of my role as a Member of Parliament is to advocate for the safety and protection of my constituents. Indeed, the principal role of Government is to ensure safety and security of all citizens. One such threat to citizens
Keir Starmer has set out Labour’s plans to overhaul police vetting standards and root out rogue officers, as he challenged the Tories’ woeful inaction on tackling violence against women and girls. In Prime Minister’s Questions today (Wednesday 6 March), the Labour leader
