MPs vote against assisted dying bill by 16 votes
MPs have voted against introducing a second version of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill by 286 votes to 270, following a debate in Parliament on Friday (11th September). A previous version of the bill had been passed in November 2024 with a majority of 55 at the first reading, and a smaller […]
Scottish government considers including single women in NHS IVF eligibility overhaul
The Scottish government has launched a review of NHS access to IVF treatment to consider whether it should be extended to single women and couples who have children from previous relationships. As well as widening eligibility, the review will consider offering an additional NHS-funded IVF cycles for those who have not achieved a successful pregnancy […]
Month-long campaign highlights pressures faced by solicitors
An international charity day highlighting the pressures faced by solicitors has been extended into a month-long campaign. The Solicitors’ Charity has confirmed it is continuing its International Day of Charity throughout September. Recognising that solicitors are often the people others rely on during periods of “pressure, uncertainty and significant personal change”, the campaign works to […]
King appoints new president of Supreme Court
His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Lord Briggs of Westbourne as the next president of the Supreme Court. The King made the appointment on the advice of the Prime Minister and Lord Chancellor, following the recommendation of an independent selection commission. Lord Briggs will take up his new role in January 2027, […]
Pensions on divorce: moving the conversation beyond the family home
As Pension Awareness Week begins, Ewa Sierawska considers how family lawyers can help clients compare present housing needs with future retirement security, recognise when apparently simple off-setting is misleading, and leave a clear record of an informed decision. Pension Awareness Week is a useful reminder that this valuable asset is still too often pushed […]