James Webb Space Telescope spots earliest and most distant galaxies ever seen
The galaxies date to just 300 million years after the Big Bang.
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It’s the philosophy which underlies the permitting of euthanasia that’s the key issue
EUTHANASIA is an issue that has come to the fore once more in Guernsey, with our well-liked former chief minister championing the cause in the States. Should our elected representatives decide to legalise it this time around, that would be a tragedy indeed. As Mr de Carteret pointed out in his letter on 1 May, there are dire consequences for society when such a thing is permitted, as governments’ experimentations with this practice have lead, almost inexorably, to the weakening of once-strict safeguards. But this is not the key issue – rather, it is the philosophy which underlies the permitting of euthanasia in the first place.
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Watchdog launches investigation into Nationwide’s Virgin Money takeover
The CMA said it is considering whether the deal could ‘result in a substantial lessening of competition’ within the UK market.
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Saudi Arabia to sell second slice of shares in oil giant Aramco
The state-owned firm has a market value of 1.8 trillion dollars (£1.42tr), making it the world’s sixth most valuable company.
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Treasury sells £1.24bn of NatWest stake as plans for public sale postponed
The Government had planned a public share sale this summer but that has been pushed back because of the upcoming General Election.
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Steelworkers to ban overtime in protest against job losses
Unions are opposed to Tata’s plans to close blast furnaces and switch to a greener form of production which needs fewer workers.
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Tributes paid to ‘an exemplar to all public servants’
Former States deputy chief executive Nigel Lewis was described as ‘an exemplar to all public servants’, following his death on Tuesday at the age of 69.
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Bowel cancer patient first in England to have personalised jab to fight disease
Father-of-four Elliot Pfebve took part in a trial for cancer vaccines.
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Rural voters back climate action as Labour ahead in countryside – poll
A survey of the most rural constituencies suggests the majority would back local renewables including onshore wind and solar farms.
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Sinn Fein not fielding candidates in four Northern Ireland seats at election
The party will have no presence in East Belfast, North Down, South Belfast and Lagan Valley.
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Election campaign day eight: Rayner backs Abbott to run for Labour
Dispute over the veteran left winger continues to overshadow Labour’s campaigning.
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Nurse appears in court accused of culpable homicide of patient
Blake Dolan appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court following the death of Martin Weldon, 35, in August 2022.
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Man who lost leg after quad bike accident now volunteers to help other amputees
Simon Hall said the decision to amputate his left leg three years after it was badly damaged in a crash was ‘the best decision I’ve made’.
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Chelsea switch put me on fast track for England – Cole Palmer
The former Manchester City youngster scored 22 Premier League goals in his first season after moving to Stamford Bridge.
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Green Party says it’s ‘on the up’ as it launches General Election campaign
Co-leader Adrian Ramsay said the party is offering ‘real hope and real change’ to voters.
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