HISTORICAL FACTS: 7 | History Defined

Leaders at Celtic summit to affirm right to seek independence from UK

Call for ‘constitutional change in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland’ likely to challenge Burnham’s devolution agenda

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13

Is UK heading for a breakup? Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland push for independence

Is the UK heading for a breakup? A fresh challenge is emerging as leaders from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland prepare to join forces in a push for greater self-determination and the right to hold independence referendums.

The Times of India · Sep 13

First Ministers to discuss 'pursuit of different attitude from UK on constitution'

THE First Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will discuss the “pursuit of a different attitude” from the UK Government around the…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 13

UK lawmakers reject assisted dying bill for England and Wales

Assisted suicide is legal in several countries, including Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland, as well as parts of the US, although eligibility rules vary.

Euronews · Sep 11

Andy Burnham can run but can't hide from growing independence support

The truth is, the Prime Minister can run all he likes from what he said. We all know it won't get him far

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11

In 2022, Wales mixed fibres from 4.3 tonnes of used nappies into a highway; the waste replaced asphalt material imported from Europe

Wales recently resurfaced part of the A487 highway using fibers from 4.3 tonnes of recycled diapers. Sanitized diaper waste was processed into durable pellets, replacing synthetic asphalt materials imported from Europe. Blending these fibers into bitumen created a flexible road surface that resists cracking and handles heavy traffic wear. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Assisted dying bill rejected by MPs in knife-edge Commons vote

MPs have rejected a draft law to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales by 270 votes for to 286 against

Evening Standard · Sep 11

MPs vote against legalising assisted dying in England and Wales – what we know

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The Independent UK · Sep 11

MPs reject attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales

The draft legislation had proposed allowing adults, with fewer than six months to live, to apply for an assisted death.

Evening Standard · Sep 11

MPs vote against legalising assisted dying in England and Wales

Bill’s failure in Commons sparks anger among its supporters after Lords blocked earlier legislation

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11