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LABOUR ANNOUNCES MAJOR PARENTAL LEAVE CHANGES

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.

Minimum Marriage Age Raised to 18 in England and Wales

The legal age of marriage and civil partnerships has raised from 16 to 18 in England and Wales - adults could face jail time for facilitating underage marriages.
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Tribunal Finds Doctor Who Prescribed Testosterone to Children Failed to Provide Adequate Follow-Up Care

A medical tribunal has found that a doctor who ran an online clinic for transgender children failed to provide follow-up care.
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Imran Amhad Khan: MP Convicted of Sexually Molesting 15-Year-Old Boy Hasn't Resigned

After being found guilty of sexually assaulting a child and being expelled from the Tory party, Imran Ahmad Khan has still not resigned from his position after promising he would do so to his constituents.
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1 in 10 Parents Are "Very Likely To Use UK Food Banks In Next Three Months"

Nearly 1 in 10 parents are "very likely" to need to use food banks in the next three months, according to a recent survey.
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Google Launches "Inclusive Language" Function

Google is set to roll out an "inclusive language" feature that will prompt writers using Google Docs to avoid certain words.
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Over 50 MPs to be Investigated Due to Allegation of Sexual Misconduct

Over 50 MPs, including two shadow cabinet ministers, have been reported by the Independent Complaints and Grievance scheme (ICGS) for sexual misconduct.
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NHS Hospital Staff Will be Charged an Extra £90 Annually for Parking

NHS hospital staff will be facing a £90-a-year hike in parking costs.
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Boris Johnson Says He Will Still be Prime Minister in Six Months

Boris Johnson Says He Will Still be Prime Minister in Six Months
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The Queen Celebrates Her 96th Birthday At Sandringham

Today, the Queen is celebrating her birthday at the Duke of Edinburgh's cottage on her Sandringham estate.
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