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Sydney Built Lifestyles collapses into liquidation

Exclusive: High-end property developer Sydney Built Lifestyles enters voluntary liquidation, leaving customers with unfinished homes and substantial financial losses. Discover the full story behind the collapse.

Pathologist: Assisted Dying Safeguards Too Weak

Exclusive: Britain's former top forensic expert warns that proposed assisted dying laws could see panels similar to those investigating Harold Shipman making life-or-death decisions with inadequate protections for vulnerable patients.

Real Living Wage: Record 2025 pay rise announced

Millions of UK workers are set for a significant pay rise as the Real Living Wage receives its largest-ever increase, outpacing government minimum rates and tackling the cost of living crisis.

Real Living Wage rises 7% in UK pay boost

Nearly half a million UK workers will receive a significant pay increase as the Real Living Wage rises to £13.15 in London and £12.05 nationwide, outpacing government minimum rates.

Colombia legalises assisted dying in Supreme Court ruling

In a groundbreaking move, Colombia's Supreme Court has expanded euthanasia rights, making it the first Latin American nation to legalise assisted dying for non-terminally ill patients. Discover the implications of this historic judgement.

No prosecution for wife in assisted dying case

A British woman will not face criminal charges after travelling with her terminally ill husband to a Swiss assisted dying clinic, in a landmark decision that reignites the debate over UK end-of-life laws.

Widow cleared in Dignitas husband death case

A British widow breathes relief as prosecutors drop her criminal case after accompanying her terminally ill husband to Dignitas for an assisted death. Read the emotional story of love and legal limbo.

Charity workers face 'abhorrent' abuse epidemic in UK

Shocking new report reveals charity staff across Britain are experiencing unprecedented levels of violence and threats, prompting demands for immediate government action to safeguard frontline workers.

Dying paedophile's shocking final wish revealed

Convicted child sex offender Daniel Hume made a controversial dying wish from his hospital bed in New South Wales, revealing his unrepentant stance and raising serious questions about offender rehabilitation.

Starmer backs voluntary digital ID cards for Britain

Labour leader Keir Starmer announces plans for voluntary digital identity cards, promising to modernise Britain's infrastructure while protecting civil liberties. Discover how this tech-forward approach could transform daily transactions.

Starmer unveils voluntary digital ID card plan

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer unveils plans for a voluntary digital ID system to combat illegal migration and streamline public services - but could it become mandatory?

Brandreth's emotional final visit to Esther Rantzen

This Morning's Gyles Brandreth shares poignant details of his last visit to Dame Esther Rantzen before her assisted dying journey, revealing their emotional final conversation and unwavering friendship.

Peers Clash in Historic Assisted Dying Debate

The House of Lords witnessed a passionate and deeply personal debate on assisted dying legislation, pitting former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey against prominent faith leaders. As MPs prepare for a potential Commons vote, the nation confronts this

Cost-of-Living Crisis Forces UK Charity Closures

A devastating new report reveals hundreds of UK charities, including major names like Oxfam and Macmillan, are shutting down services and branches as the cost-of-living crisis bites, threatening vital support for the nation's most vulnerable.

Author Robert Munsch Reveals Assisted Dying Decision

Robert Munsch, the celebrated author of 'Love You Forever', has made the profound and deeply personal decision to pursue Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) in Canada, citing a long and painful struggle with addiction and mental health following a tragic b

Wales Tops UK Insolvency Chart as Personal Debt Crisis Bites

Exclusive analysis reveals a personal debt crisis gripping Britain, with Wales recording the highest rate of insolvency procedures in England and Wales. Discover the regional hotspots and the alarming 15% annual surge in IVAs.

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