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An extraordinary result - why did MPs reject assisted dying bill this time?
BBC News
Although supporters say they will try again, for now the momentum has fallen away from a change in the law.
UK
MPs vote against fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying
BBC News
MPs vote against fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying
The proposed law sought to introduce one of the biggest societal changes in recent years.
Politics
Northern Ireland schools must give girls option to wear trousers from next year
the Guardian
Northern Ireland schools must give girls option to wear trousers from next year
DUP education minister accused of dragging feet before revising guidelines that also apply to PE and games
Finance
Here’s the inflation breakdown for August 2026 — in one chart
CNBC
Here’s the inflation breakdown for August 2026 — in one chart
Inflation remained stubbornly high in August, largely on the back of higher energy prices amid the Iran war, economists said.
UK
Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane
BBC News
Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane
The Iran-backed Houthis are also reported to have seized Perim - a strategic island on the major shipping route.
Finance
Dow surges 500 points as traders shake off firm inflation data and oil prices retreat: Live updates
CNBC
Dow rises 500 points to snap 4-day slide as oil cools, traders look past inflation report: Live u...
Stocks rose Friday, with investors looking to recover from four straight days of declines, as oil prices retreated.
Politics
How did your MP vote on the reintroduced assisted dying bill?
the Guardian
How did your MP vote on the reintroduced assisted dying bill?
MPs today voted not to approve the assisted dying bill at its second reading. The bill, which was brought back to the Commons after being blocked i...
Politics
MPs vote against legalising assisted dying in England and Wales
the Guardian
MPs vote against legalising assisted dying in England and Wales
Bill fails at second reading despite near-identical legislation being approved by Commons in last parliament
Politics
MPs reject assisted dying bill after tense debate – as it happened
the Guardian
MPs reject assisted dying bill after tense debate – as it happened
The bill would have allowed terminally ill adults with less than six months to live to end their lives, after the approval of a panel of experts
UK
Hull City footballer in crash near training ground
BBC News
Hull City's Sorba Thomas crashes outside training ground
Premier League winger Sorba Thomas's Land Rover overturns in Cottingham.
Dev
Houthis 'take control' of key island in global shipping route
BBC News
Iran-backed Houthis claim major advance in Yemen as group reportedly seizes island in key shippin...
Perim Island sits in the Bab al- Mandeb Strait, a globally important maritime chokepoint at the mouth of the Red Sea.
Politics
People ‘incensed’ by North Sea plans can vote Green in byelection, says Zack Polanski
the Guardian
People ‘incensed’ by North Sea plans can vote Green in byelection, says Zack Polanski
Party leader, who will contest Starmer’s former seat of Holborn and St Pancras, says gas drilling has come up on doorstep
UK
Five dead and dozens injured in coach crash in Swiss Alps
BBC News
Swiss Alps coach crash kills five and injures dozens, police say
The tourist coach was carrying dozens of Dutch passengers when it overturned in the south-eastern Swiss Alps.
UK
Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons
BBC News
Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons
The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.