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Cancel study into the cost to NHS of assisted dying, Harman tells Streeting

Health secretary risks tainting the debate by turning it into an issue of pounds and pence, Labour grandee says

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Author: Toby Helm

Weather map shows only seven areas to be spared snow and -10C cold snap

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice across large parts of the UK as the country braces for a cold snap with temperatures dropping as low as -10C

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Author: James Rodger

Lord Blunkett demands action on ‘death trap’ Tube platforms after ‘terrifying’ fall

The Labour politician said he was left “angry” and “spooked” following the fall on a London Underground platform during rush hour. Transport bosses have apologised and agreed to a meeting.

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Author: Tim Jones

A teenager queued for takeaway food with his pal…then a gunman shot him dead

So why was this innocent schoolboy gunned down?

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Author: Damon Wilkinson

Politicians must not rush into a decision on assisted dying

Many MPs appear to lack confidence that this legislation is fit for purpose, and it is notable that the Health Secretary is among them

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Author: Telegraph View

Police release transcript to rebut columnist Allison Pearson claim

Officers at the centre of a free speech row involving an allegedly offensive tweet by the Telegraph columnist have sought the advice of prosecutors

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Author: Dipesh Gadher, Home Affairs Correspondent

UK weather: Cold health alerts begin ahead of snow and ice warnings to coincide with Monday rush hour

The Met Office has warned people to get their “woolly jumpers at the ready!” as temperatures drop into single figures, ahead of potential frost across the UK next week.

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Author: Tim Jones