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The UK government has kept its promises on parental leave, but they weren’t bold enough

When Labour won the 2024 general election, parental leave reform was one of its promises to working families. The manifesto committed to reviewing the parental leave system within the first year of government and making parental leave a right from the first day of employment.

The Conversation · Jul 6

‘Unbearable’: Poor ventilation and children crammed in classrooms – outdated school buildings swelter in heatwave

More than 1,000 U.K. schools closed for days or sent children home early in late June, when temperature records were toppled across Europe

The Independent UK · Jul 6

‘No one’s even heard of the Telegraph’: can the UK’s most conservative paper take on Murdoch in the US?

Axel Springer boss has ‘bold vision’ for the media group, but identifying a gap is no guarantee of stateside success

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6

Electric car sales boom not enough to meet UK’s green vehicle targets, industry expert warns

More motorists are switching to electric vehicles due to rising fuel costs

The Independent UK · Jul 6

This beach in Cornwall was just named the best in the UK

After visiting more than 600 sandy stretches across Britain and Northern Ireland, Bude Summerleaze took the top spot.

Euronews · Jul 6

What does the Sky and ITV deal mean for British TV?

Sky is taking over ITV’s media and entertainment arm – which covers terrestrial TV channels ITV1, ITV2, ITV4, ITV Quiz and streaming service ITVX.

Evening Standard · Jul 6

When was easyJet’s first flight and how big is its network?

The Press Association answers 10 questions about the history and operations of easyJet.

Evening Standard · Jul 6

Pressure grows on Nigel Farage over cash from criminal as he cries 'hit job'

NIGEL Farage is facing mounting pressure over the financial support given to him by a convicted criminal – as the Reform UK leader claims he has…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 6

Prince Harry will not stay at Buckingham Palace during UK visit after ‘invite withdrawn’

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The Independent UK · Jul 6

Prince Harry will not stay at Buckingham Palace for UK visit after he says invite ‘was withdrawn’

A spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex said the looming judgment in his case against Associated Newspapers on Tuesday had been given as the reason

The Independent UK · Jul 6