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Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: 'I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference'
Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: "I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference"
Health
Sienna Rodgers talks to Labour MP Kim Leadbeater about why she chose assisted dying as the subject of her bill – and how she responds to its critics
Ministers Could Give Care Leavers Free Prescriptions And Bus Fares
Health
Ministers Could Give Care Leavers Free Prescriptions And Bus Fares
Kim Leadbeater “Disappointed” By Wes Streeting’s Assisted Dying Comments
Health
Kim Leadbeater “Disappointed” By Wes Streeting’s Assisted Dying Comments
Doubts Cast Over Recommended Pick For UK Surrogacy Regulator
Health
Doubts Cast Over Recommended Pick For UK Surrogacy Regulator
Kim Leadbeater Says Her Assisted Dying Bill Will Have “Strictest Safeguards In The World”
Health
Kim Leadbeater Says Her Assisted Dying Bill Will Have “Strictest Safeguards In The World”
Social Care At “Standstill” After Budget, Says Health Committee Chair Layla Moran
Health
Social Care At “Standstill” After Budget, Says Health Committee Chair Layla Moran
The Budget Is A 'Critical Moment' For Drug And Alcohol Rehab Services
Health
The Budget Is A "Critical Moment" For Drug And Alcohol Rehab Services
The House Live
We must incentivise research into treatments for rare cancers like glioblastoma
Health
By Scott Arthur
We must incentivise research into treatments for rare cancers like glioblastoma
We must end the postcode lottery for diabetes treatment
Health
By Sarah Bool MP
We must end the postcode lottery for diabetes treatment
Mary Kelly Foy and breast cancer: 'I’m alive. I should be feeling great because it’s gone'
Health
By Sienna Rodgers
Mary Kelly Foy and breast cancer: 'I’m alive. I should be feeling great because it’s gone'
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Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: 'I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference'
Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: "I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference"
Health
Time is running out for a treaty to end plastic pollution – here’s why it matters Partner content
Time is running out for a treaty to end plastic pollution – here’s why it matters
By Revolution Plastics Institute
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Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: 'I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference'
Health
Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: "I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference"
Sienna Rodgers talks to Labour MP Kim Leadbeater about why she chose assisted dying as the subject of her bill – and how she responds to its critics
Mary Kelly Foy and breast cancer: 'I’m alive. I should be feeling great because it’s gone'
Health
By Sienna Rodgers
Mary Kelly Foy and breast cancer: 'I’m alive. I should be feeling great because it’s gone'
Labour MP Mary Kelly Foy tells Sienna Rodgers about her recovery from breast cancer, the lack of support she has felt from some quarters, and why Parliament needs to modernise
How reforms to UK surrogacy law could lead to a clash with campaigners
Health
By Sienna Rodgers and Sophie Church
How reforms to UK surrogacy law could lead to a clash with campaigners
As the government considers whether to overhaul UK surrogacy law, Sienna Rodgers and Sophie Church explore the ethical and practical questions around reform – and the political backlash that could follow
Health & Care news
Partner content
Health
By British Safety Council
Peter McGettrick becomes Chairman of British Safety Council
Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of the British Safety Council, today (Tuesday 26 October) welcomed Peter McGettrick as the new Chairman of the organisation.
Partner content
Health
By Betting And Gaming Council
Betting And Gaming Council pledges to ‘keep up the momentum’ as new report suggests problem and at-risk gambling rates are falling
The Betting and Gaming Council has pledged to “keep up the momentum” in its quest to raise standards after a new report suggested that problem and at-risk gambling rates are falling.
An additional £8bn funding is needed to help the existing social care system recover
Health
By Charles Tallack
An additional £8bn funding is needed to help the existing social care system recover
On 7th September, the government announced a new health and social care levy. This will increase National Insurance contributions and raise around £10bn a year – £30bn over the next three years.
Sajid Javid Says Mandatory Covid Vaccinations For NHS Staff Is His 'Direction Of Travel'
Coronavirus
Sajid Javid Says Mandatory Covid Vaccinations For NHS Staff Is His "Direction Of Travel"
Sajid Javid has said requiring all NHS staff to be vaccinated against Covid-19 is his “direction of travel” amid growing concerns over rising case numbers.
SAGE Told Government To Prepare For “Rapid Deployment” Of “Plan B” Winter Covid Measures Last Week
Coronavirus
SAGE Told Government To Prepare For “Rapid Deployment” Of “Plan B” Winter Covid Measures Last Week
The government’s scientific advisers said work must be done now to ensure “rapid deployment” of Covid measures as they warn there should “no complacency” around the risk of a new variant.
Partner content
Health
By Dignity in Dying
Assisted Dying Bill progresses with majority of speakers in favour; Lord Field, Baroness Davidson among Peers declaring change of mind on issue
Nursing Shortages Are Putting Extra Pressure On Hospitals As Ministers Reject Covid 'Plan B'
Coronavirus
Nursing Shortages Are Putting Extra Pressure On Hospitals As Ministers Reject Covid "Plan B"
Medics have warned that escalating nursing shortages are putting hospitals under further strain as the number of patients hospitalised with coronavirus continues to rise.
Partner content
Health
By Betting And Gaming Council
'Take Time to Think' campaign takes centre stage on Sky Sports for West Ham v Tottenham thanks to BGC member Betway
The Betting and Gaming Council’s new ‘Take Time To Think’ safer gambling campaign is to take centre stage at a top Premier League match live on Sky Sports.
Care Minister Claims Mask Wearing Should Not Become A 'Sign Of Virtue'
Coronavirus
Care Minister Claims Mask Wearing Should Not Become A "Sign Of Virtue"
Care Minister Gillian Keegan has said mask wearing should be a "personal choice" and that opting to do so should not become a "sign of virtue".
The House of Lords today has the opportunity to fix a broken, outdated and unsafe law Partner content
Health
By Dignity in Dying
The House of Lords today has the opportunity to fix a broken, outdated and unsafe law
The debate on Baroness Meacher’s Assisted Dying Bill today provides Peers with a rare opportunity to progress legislation that is popular, safe and compassionate.
Commons Speaker Told To Call Out MPs Refusing To Wear Masks In Parliament
Coronavirus
Commons Speaker Told To Call Out MPs Refusing To Wear Masks In Parliament
Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle should insist MPs wear face masks when they are in the chamber, according to the civil service union, who criticised politicians for "making light" of the issue.
Partner content
Health
By British Safety Council
Delay to new air pollution targets could cost lives – British Safety Council
Commenting on the Government’s statement, in yesterday’s House of Commons debate on the Environment Bill, that new targets on air quality will not be set until October next year, Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of British Safety Council said:
If we’re serious about protecting vulnerable people, we need a new assisted dying law
Health
By Baroness Meacher
If we’re serious about protecting vulnerable people, we need a new assisted dying law
The purpose of my Assisted Dying Bill, which will be debated at Second Reading tomorrow, is to give dying adults a safeguarded choice to control the timing and manner of their imminent death.
Schools Face Sending Whole Classes Home After Spike In Covid Cases
Coronavirus
Schools Face Sending Whole Classes Home After Spike In Covid Cases
Unions have warned that schools may soon begin sending home whole classes as a result of a rise in positive Covid cases among pupils and the shortage of supply teachers to keep lessons running.
Tory MP Doctor Wants Covid Plan B Activated Now
Coronavirus
Tory MP Doctor Wants Covid Plan B Activated Now
A Conservative MP who has been back working in the NHS during the pandemic is calling for the government to move to its “Plan B” now to deal with Covid-19 this winter.
We must do more to improve support for menopausal women
Health
By Carolyn Harris MP
We must do more to improve support for menopausal women
The menopause is something that every woman will experience at some point in her lifetime. When and how we experience it is unique to each of us. For some it will be a simple transition with relatively few side effects. For others the symptoms will be extreme – physically painful, mentally challenging and at their peak, completely life changing.
Minister Admits Race Between Virus And Vaccine Is 'Narrowing', But Defends Holding Off Plan B
Coronavirus
Minister Admits Race Between Virus And Vaccine Is "Narrowing", But Defends Holding Off Plan B
Health minister Edward Argar has claimed the NHS is under "sustainable pressure" and defended the government's decision not to introduce Covid mitigation measure, despite a spike in cases.
Sajid Javid Warns Winter Poses “Greatest Threat” To Pandemic Recovery And Daily Cases Could Hit 100,000
Coronavirus
Sajid Javid Warns Winter Poses “Greatest Threat” To Pandemic Recovery And Daily Cases Could Hit 100,000
Sajid Javid has issued a stark warning that coronavirus “remains a threat” to the nation’s pandemic recovery as winter provides the “perfect conditions” for coronavirus and other seasonal diseases.
Number 10 Rejects NHS Call To Trigger Covid “Plan B” Despite Highest Deaths And Cases Since March
Coronavirus
Number 10 Rejects NHS Call To Trigger Covid “Plan B” Despite Highest Deaths And Cases Since March
Downing Street has rejected calls by the NHS to move to its “Plan B” to deal with Covid-19 this winter despite the highest case and death figures since March.
Kwasi Kwarteng Rules Out Future Lockdowns Despite Covid Case Surge
Coronavirus
Kwasi Kwarteng Rules Out Future Lockdowns Despite Covid Case Surge
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has said that the UK will not need a winter lockdown despite admitting "concern" over a sharp rise of Covid-19 cases and deaths in the UK.
From backing business to cracking down on scams, we're changing banking for good Partner content
Coronavirus
By Anne Boden
From backing business to cracking down on scams, we're changing banking for good
For too long, banks have failed to prioritise their customers. Now, it's time to re-calibrate the banking experience to make it safer, easier and fairer for everyone.
It is time for us to respect public opinion and end the indignity of our current laws on assisted dying Partner content
Health
By My Death, My Decision
It is time for us to respect public opinion and end the indignity of our current laws on assisted dying
Proposals to legalise assisted dying for the terminally ill – those expected to have less than six months to live – are being debated in the House of Lords this week. This debate is welcome, and I shall support Lady Meacher’s Assisted Dying Bill.
It's time to speak up on assisted dying Partner content
Health
By My Death, My Decision
It's time to speak up on assisted dying
The suffering of people with incurable medical conditions can be as severe as those with terminal illnesses. So why should their end of life choices not be the same?
Minister Warns Soldiers Driving Ambulances Isn't A Long Term Solution To Health Service Backlog
Coronavirus
Minister Warns Soldiers Driving Ambulances Isn't A Long Term Solution To Health Service Backlog
Welsh Secretary Simon Hart has said that soldiers cannot be expected to continue driving ambulances as a long-term solution to intense pressure on the health service in Wales.
EventsAll
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership
2024
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards
2024
The De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards
A civil servant’s guide to getting AI projects off the ground
2024
Online
A civil servant’s guide to getting AI projects off the ground
PT Cyber Security Conference
2024
The Minster Building, Central London
PT Cyber Security Conference