Ross McGuinness

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Ross McGuinness

MPs will have another say on the assisted dying bill in the House of Commons on Friday. MP Kim Leadbeater says she is confident her bill will pass. (Getty))MPs are preparing to take part in a crucial vote on Friday on the issue of assisted dying. Labour MP Kim Leadbeater says she is confident that her Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will get the backing it requires in the Commons to then move on to the House of Lords.

1 week ago | aol.co.uk | Ross McGuinness

Temperatures across the UK are set to soar to over 30C on Thursday as the country braces for a heatwave and “tropical nights”. A five-day amber heat health warning has been issued for the whole of England and charities have given advice to vulnerable people on how to stay safe in rising temperatures.

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Ross McGuinness

As councillors debate the proposed £5 Oxford congestion charge during a meeting on this week, Yahoo asked people in the city if it's a good idea. The introduction of the controversial Oxford congestion charge is to be debated by councillors this week. On June 17, Oxfordshire County Council officials will discuss the plan for a £5 charge for drivers to access the city centre along six routes.

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Ross McGuinness

Temperatures are set to soar in London and the south of England in the coming days, reaching up to 32C by the weekend. A couple on the beach shelter under umbrellas to keep cool in Lyme Regis in Dorset on Sunday. (Alamy)The UK is set to be in the grip of a heatwave by the end of this week, the Met Office has said. Forecasters said several areas will reach three consecutive days of soaring temperatures by Friday, with many more attaining the heatwave threshold the following day.

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Ross McGuinness |Jasmine Andersson

Keir Starmer said he plans to press ahead with controversial welfare payment cuts despite a possible rebellion from Labour MPs.Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has said his government's welfare reform will be pushed through. (Reuters)Sir Keir Starmer says the government's controversial welfare reforms must be pushed through despite facing a backlash from potential Labour rebels.