Huge changes to parental leave are coming! Giving parents new rights from their very first day in a job. The reforms form part of Labour’s flagship Employment Rights Bill and are aimed at giving millions of families greater flexibility, security and support at work.

Millions of views can look like success, but virality does not always come with money attached. In today’s creator economy, attention is easy to get. Turning it into income is a different story.

The Palestinian embassy in London has been formally opened, marking a major diplomatic milestone after the UK officially recognised the State of Palestine in September 2025. Palestinian envoy Husam Zomlot described the move as a historic shift in Britain’s approach to Palestinian statehood.

British heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua has been involved in a serious car crash in Nigeria, with authorities confirming two people were killed in the incident. The boxer suffered minor injuries and is said to be stable in hospital.

A fundraiser led by content creator MD Motivator has raised £2.5 million for Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who bravely disarmed a gunman during the Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney. The Syrian born father of two is recovering in hospital after being shot while trying to protect others.

A twenty four year old prison officer has appeared in court accused of conspiring with two inmates to smuggle drugs and mobile phones into HMP Brixton. The case involves allegations of misconduct in public office, fraud and money laundering, with offences said to have taken place over a two month period in 2022.