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Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Liz Truss express opposition to change in law as MPs prepare to vote

Exclusive: Dr Liam Fox has warned that the safeguards included in the bill are ‘completely false’ – his intervention follows opposition from Boris Johnson, Theresa May and Liz Truss and polling that reveals public concern over whether the NHS is fit to deliver assisted dying

In today’s newsletter: Our environment reporter on what went wrong following Storm Bert and whether widespread flooding might make the government to face up to the country’s leaky defences

Before she retired in 2014, Alexandra McTeare had worked for the NHS for 30 years – and always believed in public healthcare. But when she experienced severe pain, she was forced to consider difficult choices

National Audit Office finds ‘significant uncertainty’ as to whether pledge for extra 1.5m treatments will be fulfilled

Gambling minister says measures will be ‘instrumental’ in helping those most at risk of addiction

The previous government set out plans to boost NHS dentistry services in England.

The national children and adult services conference (NCASC) is taking place in Liverpool.

Online slot stakes will also be limited under the efforts to strengthen legislation on gambling addiction.

Members concerned over ‘inappropriate’ tactics from both sides, including billboards at Westminster station

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the world’s biggest health problems. Yet, despite the fact millions of people globally are diagnosed with the disease each year, it remains a challenge to treat. This is largely because the underlying causes are still not fully understood.