Leading academic experts in health, end-of-life care, and the legal system have signed an open letter opposing the assisted dying bill introduced by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, which would allow the NHS to assist individuals in ending their lives. The bill, supported by strict safeguards such as approval from two doctors and a judge, has sparked concerns about potential coercion of vulnerable individuals. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and other prominent figures have expressed reservations about the bill’s ethical and legal complexities, questioning the need for the proposed changes and the adequacy of the parliamentary process.
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EU to boost food exports to Ukraine as part of updated trade deal
The EU has reached a preliminary agreement with Ukraine to enhance food exports, adjusting their prewar trade pact and requiring Ukraine to align its agricultural standards with EU regulations by 2028. This deal, aimed at addressing concerns from EU farmers, follows tensions over Ukrainian imports affecting local markets, particularly in Poland and Hungary, and includes provisions for increased quotas while maintaining market stability. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The EU and Ukraine have...
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