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Minister Louise Haigh quits after fraud offence revealed

Haigh's departure is the first cabinet resignation under Sir Keir Starmer's government.

MPs who backed assisted dying bill say concerns remain

The bill faces further scrutiny, during which MPs and peers could choose to amend parts of it.

All Scottish pensioners to get winter fuel payment

Scots missing out on the benefit this year will receive extra cash in winter 2025.

Louise Haigh's swift resignation prompts questions

Keir Starmer is under scrutiny after the rapid departure of the transport secretary from his cabinet.

Last-minute lobbying ahead of major assisted dying vote

MPs are voting in what could be one of the most momentous decisions of their political lives.

Autistic abuse case must never happen again - No 10

CCTV shown to the BBC shows children being thrown to the floor in padded rooms at special needs school.

How does assisted dying work in other countries?

About 300 million people have access to some form of assisted dying - what are the policies of other countries?