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Assisted dying law could take four years to implement25 Mar 2025 15:32A proposed change to the assisted dying bill could push back the introduction of the law by two years.
First place in British Isles approves right to die25 Mar 2025 15:48The Assisted Dying Bill 2023 passes through Tynwald's branches and can be sent for Royal Assent.
UK draws up new disease-threat watch list25 Mar 2025 01:38Some are viruses with global pandemic potential - like Covid - others infectious illnesses with no treatments.
Doctors and charities call for gonorrhoea vaccine roll-out25 Mar 2025 01:34The JCVI recommended the use of the MenB vaccine in November 2023 but has not been used in NHS clinics
Who can get an NHS Covid booster this spring?25 Mar 2025 07:58The spring booster campaign starts in England on 1 April, but vaccines are also available privately.
Care of 800 patients reviewed amid surgeon concerns25 Mar 2025 12:19The child specialist surgeon also carried out emergency procedures on adults, says NHS trust.

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