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12/03/2012
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Right-To-Die Patient Hearing To Proceed
A high court judge has ruled that the right-to-die case of Tony Nicklinson should be allowed to proceed.
Nicklinson who suffers from lock-in syndrome and wants a doctor to end his “intolerable” life launched legal action to allow a doctor to intervene to end his “indignity” and have a "common law defence of necessity" against any murder charge.
His wife, Jane Nicklinson, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme, “the only way to relieve Tony's suffering is to kill him. There's nothing else that can be done for him," said the former nurse.
UK Airlines Urge Osbourne To Not Raise Flight Duty
The UK’s four largest airlines have urged George Osborne to reconsider plans to raise air passenger duty by almost 50% by 2016, calling for the duty to stay at its current level in the upcoming budget.
The airlines said the rises in duty were pricing families out of flying. "That means fewer visitors to the UK, which destroys jobs in our tourism, aviation and hospitality industries."
Eastenders Actor Accepts Damages From NOTW
Eastenders actor Steve McFadden has accepted an undisclosed payout in the High Court after suing the News of the World for libel.
The actor brought the case against News Group Newspapers following an article suggesting he had harassed and ex-girlfriend.
McFadden’s QC, David Price, told Mr Justice Tugendhat that the newspaper group had agreed to pay damages and legal costs.
Despite not facing any charges and the case being closed by police McFadden expressed concerns that the article in November 2010 "may have been understood to suggest that there were reasonable grounds to suspect that he was guilty".
Lawyer Brid Jordan, for News Group, apologised.
A high court judge has ruled that the right-to-die case of Tony Nicklinson should be allowed to proceed.
Nicklinson who suffers from lock-in syndrome and wants a doctor to end his “intolerable” life launched legal action to allow a doctor to intervene to end his “indignity” and have a "common law defence of necessity" against any murder charge.
His wife, Jane Nicklinson, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme, “the only way to relieve Tony's suffering is to kill him. There's nothing else that can be done for him," said the former nurse.
UK Airlines Urge Osbourne To Not Raise Flight Duty
The UK’s four largest airlines have urged George Osborne to reconsider plans to raise air passenger duty by almost 50% by 2016, calling for the duty to stay at its current level in the upcoming budget.
The airlines said the rises in duty were pricing families out of flying. "That means fewer visitors to the UK, which destroys jobs in our tourism, aviation and hospitality industries."
Eastenders Actor Accepts Damages From NOTW
Eastenders actor Steve McFadden has accepted an undisclosed payout in the High Court after suing the News of the World for libel.
The actor brought the case against News Group Newspapers following an article suggesting he had harassed and ex-girlfriend.
McFadden’s QC, David Price, told Mr Justice Tugendhat that the newspaper group had agreed to pay damages and legal costs.
Despite not facing any charges and the case being closed by police McFadden expressed concerns that the article in November 2010 "may have been understood to suggest that there were reasonable grounds to suspect that he was guilty".
Lawyer Brid Jordan, for News Group, apologised.
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03 December 2014
Osborne Unveils Stamp Duty Reforms
Stamp duty is to be cut for 98% of homebuyers, Chancellor George Osborne has announced in his Autumn statement. The new rules will see homebuyers pay nothing on £125,000 and 2% on the remaining £60,000. This works out as £1,200, a saving of £650. Mr Osborne said the changes will come into effect from midnight.
Osborne Unveils Stamp Duty Reforms
Stamp duty is to be cut for 98% of homebuyers, Chancellor George Osborne has announced in his Autumn statement. The new rules will see homebuyers pay nothing on £125,000 and 2% on the remaining £60,000. This works out as £1,200, a saving of £650. Mr Osborne said the changes will come into effect from midnight.
07 August 2008
Coastguards Leave 'Drunk' Teens On Cliff
Coastguards made the decision to leave a group of apparently drunk teenagers on a cliff overnight as it was "too dangerous" to help them off. Brixham Coastguard received several emergency calls from an 18-year-old reporting he was in some form of distress on a cliff at 12.45am on Thursday.
Coastguards Leave 'Drunk' Teens On Cliff
Coastguards made the decision to leave a group of apparently drunk teenagers on a cliff overnight as it was "too dangerous" to help them off. Brixham Coastguard received several emergency calls from an 18-year-old reporting he was in some form of distress on a cliff at 12.45am on Thursday.
16 March 2005
Brown's Budget promises for pensioners and homebuyers
Chancellor Gordon Brown has aimed his ninth Budget at pensioners and homebuyers with a series of promises including council tax refunds and an increase in the stamp duty threshold.
Brown's Budget promises for pensioners and homebuyers
Chancellor Gordon Brown has aimed his ninth Budget at pensioners and homebuyers with a series of promises including council tax refunds and an increase in the stamp duty threshold.
23 November 2006
Court rules against online booze and cigarettes purchase
The European Court of Justice has ruled against allowing consumers to purchase alcohol and cigarettes online from other countries to avoid paying UK tax. European judges ruled that customers wishing to take advantage of cheaper goods from other countries would need to bring the goods back themselves.
Court rules against online booze and cigarettes purchase
The European Court of Justice has ruled against allowing consumers to purchase alcohol and cigarettes online from other countries to avoid paying UK tax. European judges ruled that customers wishing to take advantage of cheaper goods from other countries would need to bring the goods back themselves.
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