Assisted suicide poses particular risks to neurodivergent people
Former chair of the all-party parliamentary group for special educational needs TOM HUNT examines some tragic cases from countries which have legalised assisted death
The welcome news that Cuba has finally been removed from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list is tempered by the fact that Donald Trump, the man who put it there, is returning to the White House, warns NATASHA HICKMAN
Thanks to impressive progress in Britain with wind and solar generation, clean electricity now costs a fraction of the price of gas — yet the current system keeps bills artificially high to protect fossil fuels, writes TOM HARDY
By spreading race-based conspiracy theories, the billionaire tycoon turned right-wing provocateur has been seriously undermining the case against those who really did let victims of the grooming gangs down, writes SOLOMON HUGHES
Many Western countries are grappling with deep political instability. What are the causes of this, and what could be a possible way forward? asks MARC VANDEPITTE
KEITH BENNETT explains why, despite its present meagre economic outcomes, an honest and fruitful partnership with China is worth pursuing
Nick Wright talks to photographer and author JANINA STRUK
AT 12 years old, I had the reading and writing age of an eight-year-old. Yet as a young adult, I graduated from Oxford, and had the honour of serving as a member of Parliament for Ipswich 2019-2024. So what happened?
The plight of neurodivergent people is sorely overlooked in the UK. So many are written off because of their differences or weaknesses. With the right support and a lot of hard work, weaknesses can be turned into strengths.
Dyspraxia, for example, can result in improved long-term memory. A difficulty in following instructions can develop innovative, out-of-the-box thinking. Whether it’s autism, ADHD, dyslexia or dyspraxia, having your brain wired a different way isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
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