Tanni Grey-Thompson, a disability rights campaigner and member of the House of Lords, has expressed concerns that legalizing assisted dying could lead to families exploiting the law to end the lives of elderly, disabled, or sick relatives through “doctor shopping.” Despite claims of stringent safeguards in the proposed legislation by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, Grey-Thompson and former High Court official Sir James Munby argue that the bill’s loopholes could result in potential abuse. Health secretary Wes Streeting and justice secretary Shabana Mahmood have already indicated their opposition to the bill, which is set for a second reading in the Commons on 29 November.
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Eurozone inflation falls below target to 1.9%
Eurozone Inflation Drops Below ECB TargetIn May, Eurozone inflation fell to 1.9%, below the European Central Bank's (ECB) 2% target for the first time in seven months, leading economists to predict potential interest rate cuts. The euro declined by 0.3% following the data release, with expectations for a quarter-point rate cut to 2% anticipated at the ECB's upcoming meeting. Analysts suggest further easing is likely, with core inflation also decreasing to 2.3%, indicating a trend...
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