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‘I’m a dad first, an MP second’: Labour’s Luke Charters on breaking paternity leave taboo

MP, who is employing a locum and taking extended leave, says he hopes other Commons dads will follow suit

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025

Voices: Dear Vix: I feel ashamed to admit it – but I really don’t like my parents

DEAR VIX: Do you have a problem you would like to raise anonymously with Dear Vix? Issues with love, relationships, family and work? Email [email protected]

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

UK economy sees biggest drop since October 2023 in blow for Rachel Reeves

THE UK economy saw the biggest monthly contraction for a year-and-a-half in April in a setback for Chancellor Rachel Reeves ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2025

Decoding Britain's Beach Boys Obsession: Why the UK Fell Harder for Brian Wilson Than the US Did

Discover why Brian Wilson's musical genius resonated more deeply with British audiences than American ones, from Pet Sounds to his cultural legacy.

International Business Times UK · Jun 12, 2025

Rachel Reeves refuses to rule out Autumn Budget tax rises as economy shrinks 0.3% in April

Latest GDP estimate worse than the 0.1% fall expected by economists

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 12 June: GDP setback as US exports slide, Poundland sold for £1

Tesco and Halma today provided the buying interest in a session when geopolitical concerns and a below par UK GDP reading weighed on the FTSE 100 index.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

Urgent warning over ‘unsafe’ American sweets with cancer risks

The affected products include the Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, ‘Misfits’ Gummies, Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1, and Berry Gummies, the FSA said.

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

UK consumers urged not to buy ‘unsafe’ American sweets amid cancer concerns

The affected products include the Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, ‘Misfits’ Gummies, Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1, and Berry Gummies, the FSA said.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

UK economy shrinks by 0.3% as firms hit by tax rises and Trump trade war

Worse than forecast April GDP data shows challenge facing Rachel Reeves to kickstart growth to fund spending review

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025

UK’s FTSE 100 share index hits record closing high despite economy shrinking in April – as it happened

UK economy shrank by 0.3% in April, biggest fall since October 2023, as trade with the US slumped.. but FTSE 100 ends at new record close

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025