A united Ireland should not be “annexation of six more counties” but a new state “that can be better for all of us”, a former Irish premier has said. Leo Varadkar also said he hopes the current Irish ...

The assisted dying Bill cleared the House of Commons in a historic vote on Friday, with MPs backing moves to legalise it by a slim majority. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at the Bill and what ...

Dame Esther Rantzen has said MPs backing the assisted dying Bill will make a “huge positive difference” and protect terminally ill people from a “bad death”. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) ...

Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister has accused former taoiseach Leo Varadkar of “reinventing himself” over comments he made about Irish unity. Emma Little-Pengelly took a swipe at the former ...

The Duchess of Sussex has restocked her website with a number of new items, including a “Limited edition orange blossom honey” on sale for 28 US dollars (£20). Meghan had promised some “delicious ...

Hospices and end-of-life care professionals will face “huge implications” and “seismic change” after the assisted dying Bill cleared the House of Commons, leading organisations have warned. MPs voted ...

A 15-year-old boy was heard screaming for help after he was stabbed with a machete in south-east London, a court has been told. Daejaun Campbell died after an alleged “targeted” attack in Eglinton ...

The heartbroken mother of a woman who died after a drunk driver fled from police at speeds of over 100mph has called for motorists who are involved in fatal crashes while under the influence to be ...