6 h. ago Current heatwave ‘likely to kill almost 600 people in England and Wales’

Surge in deaths would not be occurring without human-caused global heating, scientists say as analysis publishedAlmost 600 people are expected to die early in the heatwave roasting England and Wales, a rapid analysis has found.The surge in deaths would not be occurring without human-caused global heating, the scientists said, with temperatures boosted by 2C-4C by the pollution from fossil fuels. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Heatwave 'to kill nearly 600 people' across England and Wales, experts warn

Temperatures are set to soar between Thursday to Sunday with some parts of the country expected to reach 32C - but experts have issued an ugent warning ahead of the heatwave

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17 h. ago Assisted dying set to become law in England and Wales after MPs pass bill

Terminally ill people with less than six months to live will have right to choose procedure after approval from doctors and panelTerminally ill people in England and Wales are to be given the right to an assisted death in a historic societal shift that will transform end-of-life care.After months of argument, MPs narrowly voted in favour of a private member’s bill introduced by Labour’s Kim Leadbeater, which could become law within four years. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago What is the Assisted Dying Bill? MPs pass controversial law after impassioned debate

The Private Member’s Bill calls for terminally ill people in England and Wales to be given the right to choose to end their life

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20 h. ago Kim Leadbeater in tears as MPs vote in favour of assisted dying bill

Watch the moment MPs voted in favour of the assisted dying bill which will legalise the right for terminally ill people in England and Wales to end their own life with medical assistance.

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23 h. ago Slip'n'slide play set that's 'fantastic for summer' is a must

This Amazon slip and slide play set is the perfect summer garden buy that keeps the kids entertained and cool in the sun - and with the current heatwave, it's the perfect time to get one

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24 h. ago What is the Assisted Dying Bill? Controversial new law heads to crunch vote

The Private Member’s Bill calls for terminally ill people in England and Wales to be given the right to choose to end their life

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29 h. ago Deadly weekend heat in England ‘100 times more likely’ due to climate crisis

High temperatures likely to cause deaths and will worsen in future as global heating intensifies, scientists warnThe dangerous 32C heat that will be endured by people in the south-east of England on Saturday will have been made 100 times more likely by the climate crisis, scientists have calculated.Global heating, caused by the burning of fossil fuels, is making every heatwave more likely and more intense. The 32C (89.6F) day forecast on Saturday would have been expected only once every 2,500 years without the climate crisis, the researchers said, and June heatwaves are now about 2-4C (3.6-7.2F) hotter than in the past. Continue reading...

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44 h. ago DWP new free buss pass rules as everyone eligible for benefit revealed – see list

Certain people can get a free bus pass in England. The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme offers a free pass to disabled people who apply through their local council

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3 d. ago Yellow weather warning issued to most of England as heatwave hits with 32C temperatures

The UK HSA has issued a four-day yellow weather alert for most of England, pleading with people to check on their vulnerable neighbours, as temperatures soar to 32C this weekend

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3 d. ago Temperatures could reach 33C this weekend as heatwave set to hit parts of UK

Forecasters are expecting temperatures to climb to a peak of 33C on Sunday in the east of England.

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5 d. ago Check if you are due pensioner heating payment worth up to £305 this winter

People over State Pension age in Scotland, England and Wales will receive between £100 and £305 this winter.

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8 d. ago What is the Assisted Dying Bill? MPs express doubt ahead of debate

The Private Member’s Bill calls for terminally ill people in England and Wales to be given the right to choose to end their life

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8 d. ago Fearful UK households are 'hoarding physical cash' in preparation for outages

The Bank of England's chief cashier said people are looking for a physical safety net

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9 d. ago Fears of rise in homeless tent cities as rough sleeping is decriminalised: Angela Rayner is set to abolish 200

The number of rough sleepers has risen dramatically since 2010, from 1,768 people thought to be sleeping rough on an average night in England to 4,667 last year.

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1 week ago Psychological support system opens to infected blood victims

Thousands were impacted by the scandal.

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1 week ago 'I'm at your mercy': Woman needing transfusions pleads for more blood donors as stocks run 'critically low'

The NHS has issued an urgent call for one million people across England to donate blood and stabilise the nation’s supplies

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1 week ago 'I'm at your mercy': Woman needing transfusions pleas for more blood donors as stocks 'critically low'

The NHS has issued an urgent call for one million people across England to donate blood and stabilise the nation’s supplies

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1 week ago England gets £16bn for transport as people share views on what Wales needs

WalesOnline readers have shared their thoughts on the the billions of pounds that will be spent on tram, train, and bus projects in mayoral authorities across the Midlands, the north, and the west of England

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2 w. ago When will weather change as Scots set for soaring 25C temperatures

A 'Spanish plume' is set to engulf the UK and bring about a 'mini heatwave', following this current period of showers.

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