35 m. ago Mike Lynch’s sunken yacht glimpsed above surface ahead of being fully raised

Seven people died when the Bayesian sank off the coast of Sicily.

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71 m. ago Can anything stop plans for 'death on the NHS'? After MPs vote to LEGALISE assisted dying peers are urged to block or alter 'unsafe' suicide law

The Commons backed allowing medics to help terminally ill people to die this afternoon despite warnings that the legislation is unsafe.

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90 m. ago Assisted dying: All you need to know following the crunch Commons vote

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at the Bill and what will happen after a significant moment in its journey through Parliament.

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2 h. ago MPs led by Keir Starmer vote to LEGALISE assisted dying in the most seismic change to suicide law in decades despite warnings law is unsafe

Medics will be allowed to help the terminally ill end their own lives after a bitterly contested vote in the Commons this afternoon.

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2 h. ago Assisted dying set to be legalised as MPs back Kim Leadbeater’s bill in historic vote

Kim Leadbeater’s Bill has now passed all its stages in the Commons and will go to the Lords where it is likely to meet more scrutiny

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2 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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3 h. ago MPs back assisted dying for England and Wales in crunch Westminster vote

MPs voted by 314 to 291 - a majority of 23 - in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.

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3 h. ago MPs voting on legalising assisted dying following emotive debate – UK politics live

The terminally ill adults (end of life) bill will either clear the House of Commons and move to the Lords, or fail completelyMPs have gathered in the House of Commons for the third reading of the assisted dying bill. If approved, it will then go to the House of Lords.There will also be four votes in the Commons on changes within the bill since it was last put to MPs in November.The terminally ill adults (end of life) bill has huge implications for hospices, our staff, volunteers and patients, as well as the health system and society more broadly. But there are still many unanswered questions around how a future assisted dying service would work.Given this lack of clarity we welcome the introduction of new clause 20, which would require the government to consult with palliative and end of life care providers if the bill progresses. It is vital that the access of palliative and end of life care for everyone is increased, and for that we need a better funding model for hospices. Contin...

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4 h. ago Assisted dying law is 'not safe' claims Labour MP as members make emotional speeches for and against new Bill ahead of crunch vote: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow MailOnline's live coverage as MPs vote on whether assisted dying will become law in England and Wales at the bill's third and final reading in Parliament.

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5 h. ago Legalising assisted dying means 'people will lose their lives who do not need to', MPs are warned ahead of crunch vote TODAY

Opponents to a change in the law on suicide said that vulnerable people including domestic abuse victims, the disabled and anorexics could all be at risk if doctors are allowed to help them to die.

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5 h. ago Police face off with campaigners outside Parliament as assisted dying bill debate gets underway ahead of crunch vote: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow MailOnline's live coverage as MPs vote on whether assisted dying will become law in England and Wales at the bill's third and final reading in Parliament.

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6 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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7 h. ago MPs debate assisted dying bill ahead of crunch vote – UK politics live

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will either clear the House of Commons and move to the Lords, or fail completelyMPs have gathered in the House of Commons for the third reading of the assisted dying bill. If approved, it will then go to the House of Lords.There will also be four votes in the Commons on changes within the bill since it was last put to MPs in November.The terminally ill adults (end of life) bill has huge implications for hospices, our staff, volunteers and patients, as well as the health system and society more broadly. But there are still many unanswered questions around how a future assisted dying service would work.Given this lack of clarity we welcome the introduction of new clause 20, which would require the government to consult with palliative and end of life care providers if the bill progresses. It is vital that the access of palliative and end of life care for everyone is increased, and for that we need a better funding model for hospices. Contin...

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8 h. ago MPs vote on legalising assisted dying TODAY: Politicians urged not to put vulnerable people at risk with seismic law change

The biggest change on the law on suicide for decades is expected to take place this afternoon, with the result on a knife edge.

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8 h. ago Assisted dying bill faces crunch Commons vote as MPs switch sides to reject it becoming law on eve of Parliament showdown: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow MailOnline's live coverage as MPs vote on whether assisted dying will become law in England and Wales at the bill's third and final reading in Parliament.

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9 h. ago Assisted dying latest: Labour MPs issue warning over ‘drastically weakened’ End of Life bill

Campaigners making final cases as MPs prepare for final reading in Commons

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10 h. ago How many people died in Grenfell Tower fire and who were the victims?

Netflix's documentary Grenfell: Uncovered features interviews from survivors and those who lost loved ones in the tragedy

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10 h. ago Grammy nominated music legend dies after health issues as wife pays sad tribute

Cavin Yarbrough, one half of the iconic R&B duo Yarbrough & Peoples, has died at the age of 72, his heartbroken wife and music partner Alisa Peoples has confirmed

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18 h. ago Assisted dying law faces crunch Commons vote as MPs switch sides

The relatively narrow majority of 55 from the historic yes vote in November means every vote will count on Friday.

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23 h. ago UK ‘behind curve’ on assisted dying among progressive nations, says Kim Leadbeater

Exclusive: On eve of Commons vote, MP says legislators may not get another chance to ‘do the right thing’ for 10 yearsThe UK is “behind the curve” on assisted dying among progressive nations, the bill’s sponsor Kim Leadbeater has said on the eve of one of the most consequential votes for social change in England and Wales.The Labour MP told the Guardian that the circumstances may never be right again to pass such a bill, which would legalise assisted dying in England and Wales for those terminally ill with less than six months to live, subject to approval by two doctors and a panel of experts. Continue reading...

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