Assisted Dying Bill at Risk in House of Lords
The landmark assisted dying legislation is in peril as peers table over 1,000 amendments, risking the Bill's failure due to time constraints before Parliament's spring deadline.
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Assisted Dying Bill in Peril Amid Lords Scrutiny
The landmark assisted dying legislation is at risk of failing due to time constraints, as peers table more than 1,000 amendments. Will the House of Lords allow scrutiny to become sabotage?
MP slams Lords 'crackpot' amendments to right-to-die bill
Labour MP and ex-surgeon Peter Prinsley urges the government to stop Lords 'filibustering' the assisted dying bill with over 1,000 'bonkers' amendments. Read the full story.
Parents Donate Newborn's Organs After Four Precious Days
A mother carried her terminally ill baby to term to donate her organs. Baby Haven lived for four days, bringing hope to others through organ donation. Read this moving story of love and legacy.
Mother's Brave Choice Saves Lives Through Organ Donation
A Florida mother carried her baby with a terminal birth defect to term so she could donate her organs. Baby Haven lived for four precious days, saving others.
Bowie Biography Details Singer's Secret Final Months
A new David Bowie biography uncovers the singer's private battle with terminal cancer and a severe health incident he was 'lucky to survive' a year before his 2016 death. Read the full extract.
Bowie Biography Details Final Months and Health Scare
A new David Bowie biography uncovers the singer's secret battle with cancer and a severe health incident he was 'lucky to survive' a year before his 2016 death. Read the full extract.
DWP: Benefit overpayments must be repaid after errors
The DWP has admitted people with serious or terminal illnesses may be chased for benefit overpayments caused by official mistakes. Find out your rights and how to challenge a decision.
Ex-US Senator Ben Sasse Reveals Terminal Cancer Diagnosis
Former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse, 53, shares a frank diagnosis of stage-four pancreatic cancer. Read his powerful statement on mortality and his political legacy.
Dorset Murder-Suicide Over Huntington's Disease Struggle
A retired salesman killed his wife of 40 years before taking his own life, unable to cope with her terminal Huntington's disease, an inquest heard. Read the full tragic story.
Chris Hoy's Kids Blamed Selves for His Cancer
Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy and wife Sarra reveal their children's heartbreaking reaction to his terminal cancer diagnosis and her own MS battle in a new documentary.
Mother killed by pet dog in Whyalla after tragic life
Christine Kulis, 39, died after a brutal attack by her pet dog in South Australia. Her life was marked by the murder of her father when she was a toddler. Read the full tragic story.
Hospital failed to tell father he was terminally ill
A hospital failed to inform a dying father-of-seven about his terminal prognosis, falsely reassuring him he would recover. The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman found a 'worrying lack of accountability'. Read the full investigation.
Lords' 1,000 amendments threaten assisted dying bill
The assisted dying bill, backed by MPs, faces opposition in the House of Lords with over 1,000 tabled amendments. Doctors and a former judge call for an end to the legislative logjam. Read the full debate.
Dad's painful death after Dignitas too expensive
Tim Wardle, 86, campaigned for assisted dying but died in agony, unable to afford Dignitas. His son urges Lords to stop delaying the bill to prevent more suffering.
The £250k-a-year fight against an invisible illness
At 26, Caitlin Magagna battles cystic fibrosis, an invisible genetic condition. Her story reveals the high costs and daily struggles, offering hope with new treatments. Discover her journey.
Olivia Attwood 'Defeated' by Mystery Illness
Loose Women star Olivia Attwood reveals she's been ordered to rest for 24 hours by doctors after a mystery illness forced her to pull out of the ITV show. Get the latest health update.
25-year-old chooses assisted dying after rare illness
Annaliese Holland, 25, shares her decision for assisted dying after a lifelong battle with a rare autoimmune disorder. Read her powerful story of pain and peace.
Esther Rantzen reveals new cancer diagnosis
Dame Esther Rantzen shares heartbreaking health update, revealing a second cancer diagnosis and plans for an early family Christmas. Read her emotional story.
Community rallies after mum's dying Christmas wish
A mother's final Christmas wish for her children sparks overwhelming community support. Discover how her legacy lives on through kindness and festive spirit.
Kennedy heir Tatiana Schlossberg's terminal cancer fight
Maria Shriver shares moving tribute after cousin Tatiana Schlossberg, 35, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis in a powerful New Yorker essay. Read her inspiring story.
Lords face 'fearmongering' claims over 1,000 dying bill amendments
Frustrated campaigners accuse the House of Lords of 'fearmongering' as amendments to the Assisted Dying Bill surpass 1,000, potentially delaying the law for decades. Discover the human stories behind the debate.
Terminal teen's final wish granted with Gulf baptism
Caden Speck, 18, battling rare brain cancer, fulfills final wish with emotional baptism in Gulf waters. Community rallies around teen in moving ceremony.
Dog Illness Warning for November Woodland Walks
Vets warn dog owners about Seasonal Canine Illness, a serious condition most common in November after woodland walks. Learn the symptoms and how to protect your pet.
Mum's schizophrenia led to toddler's swing death
A mental health expert explains how schizophrenia tragically distorted a mother's reality, leading to her toddler's death on a park swing. A heartbreaking reminder of the urgent need for mental health support.
End-of-Life Care Needs Fundamental Reform, Not Just Funding
A damning new report reveals that Britain's palliative care system requires fundamental transformation, not just increased funding, as thousands face inadequate support during their final days.
Hospice Chaplain Reveals What Dying Patients Really Ask
An experienced hospice chaplain shares the profound wisdom from patients facing their final days, revealing the universal question that unites us all when confronting mortality.
Branson's £500m plan to revive Ashford ghost terminal
Virgin founder Richard Branson proposes ambitious £500 million transformation of Ashford's abandoned international terminal into thriving business and transport hub, creating thousands of jobs.
Teacher struck off for faking cancer and husband's death
A former RE teacher from Cheshire has been permanently banned from teaching after inventing multiple tragic stories including terminal cancer and her husband's death to manipulate colleagues and students.
Siva Kaneswaran's heartbreaking vow to late Tom Parker
The Wanted's Siva Kaneswaran opens up about his emotional promise to Tom Parker before his tragic death from brain cancer, sharing intimate details of their final moments together.
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