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‘Woefully inadequate’: UK fathers on why they need more paternity leave

The UK has the least generous paternity leave rights in Europe. Here four readers explain the impact on their families

The Guardian - UK

‘Measly’ paternity rights mean nearly a third of UK fathers take no leave – report

More than 62% of fathers would take more time off after births if statutory pay rate was increased, poll finds

The Guardian - UK

UK university staff only read students’ personal statements for two minutes

Huge increase in applications means officials are left with little time to read student essays

The Guardian - UK

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Royal Mail issues stamps to mark 75th anniversary of Windrush arrival

Eight Royal Mail stamps featuring original artworks by Black British artists were commissioned

The Guardian - UK

Northumberland islands named among the most beautiful in the UK by TimeOut

The Farne Islands and Holy Island were both named among the UK's most beautiful islands by the renowned travel magazine

Chronicle Live

UK weather: Britain to be hotter than Benidorm as temperatures set to reach 29C

Britain has been basking in glorious sunshine for the last few weeks barring the odd thunderstorm as London and Manchester encountered at the start of the week

Daily Mirror

What is giant hogweed, the UK’s ‘most dangerous’ plant?

Non-native, invasive species is on the rise and can hospitalise those who touch it

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Mapped: The damage caused by Ukraine’s devastated dam

Thousands forced to flee flooded homes in Kherson as devastating eco-disaster on Dnipro river decimates local agricultural sector and imperils Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

The Independent UK

Farm school victim was threatened after accusing war hero of child sexual abuse

Robert Stephens was eight when he was sent from the UK to a rural farm school in Australia where he suffered years of physical and sexual abuse.

The Independent UK

Australia may only build three of eight Aukus nuclear-powered submarines locally

Despite widespread reports that all eight submarines would be built in Australia under $368bn deal, up to five SSNs will be US Virginia class

The Guardian - AU

Record year for investment into smaller Scottish businesses, despite market challenges

The University of Edinburgh ranks third behind Oxbridge for investment into UK spin-outs

Insider UK

Campaigners call on Government to extend paid paternity leave to six weeks

Researchers found that countries with more than six weeks of paid paternity leave have a 4.0% smaller gender wage gap.

The Independent UK

Special stamps issued to mark 75th anniversary of arrival of MV Windrush

Eight new stamps celebrate the contribution of the Windrush generation.

The Independent UK

Ombudman slams Northern Ireland's hospital waiting list fiasco as 'systemic maladministration'

Northern Ireland currently has the longest hospital waiting lists in the UK.

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Athletes should avoid total rest after mild concussion, say experts

Advice that light activity in first 24-48 hours after injury can help recovery contradicts recent UK guidance

Belfast Live

Analysis: Heat on DUP as NI secretary asks for advice on water charges and tuition fees

The move is little more than a paper exercise but will be seized upon by other parties

Daily Mirror

New deadly virus 'highly likely' to arrive in the UK in latest climate change warning

A deadly virus that is killing nearly 50% of patients is "highly likely" to arrive in the UK along with other illnesses spread by insects which are "marching north" due to climate change

Daily Mirror

Russia doubles number of trained DOLPHINS guarding Black Sea fleet from Ukraine attack

Russia's dolphin unit has expanded as Moscow becomes nervous over drone attacks on its Black Sea fleet in Sevastapol in annexed Crime following devastating Ukraine drone attacks

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Top 10 holiday hotspots in UK are revealed - from coastal idylls to country retreats

The cost-of-living crisis and rising prices mean more and more Brits are planning a staycation - and one hotel chain has named the most desirable locations for a break

The Guardian - UK

Gambler who took his own life made up to 100 bets a day, coroner told

First inquest to formally involve a gambling operator hears that Luke Ashton at one point had debts of £18,000

Evening Standard

Women’s World Cup to be shown live on TV for FREE after deal struck with BBC and ITV

All 64 matches in this summer's Women’s World Cup will be broadcast live on terrestrial TV in the UK after the BBC and ITV clinched a joint rights deal.

The Guardian - UK

The CMA must tell Vodafone to make hard commitments, not loose promises

The former behemoth wants to merge with Three but such a fundamental change in the UK telecoms market must come with a 5G guarantee

The Guardian - UK

UK heatwave: five ways to stay cool and safe

We look at how to handle hot conditions, from staying inside to knowing when to seek help

Daily Mirror

UK weather: Exact day storms and deluge of rain could bring heatwave to thundering halt

The UK has been basking in 30C but the blue skies and scorching weather is expected to come to an abrupt end with forecasters predicting thunderstorms and heavy rain

Wales Online

Dads dream of having control over the TV this Father's Day

Poll of dads across the UK showed just how much they loved their tellies

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