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UK Grants Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage, Strengthens Workers' Rights

Labour's employment rights bill, set to pass next week, grants parents in Britain two weeks' bereavement leave after miscarriage, strengthens trade union access to workplaces, bans fire-and-rehire, and provides day-one unfair dismissal protection.

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UK Government's Hesitant Approach to Employment Bill Highlights Leadership Contrast

The UK government faces internal conflict over Angela Rayner's employment bill, rejecting a popular "right to switch off" provision amidst business concerns and tax increases, contrasting with Keir Starmer's confident leadership during the Ukraine crisis.

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UK Government Rejects Mandelson's Call for Ukraine Ceasefire

British Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard contradicted British Ambassador to the US Lord Mandelson's statement that Ukraine should initiate a ceasefire with Russia, stating it is not government policy; the UK seeks a lasting peace deal with US and European backing.

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UK to Ban New Leasehold Flats, Transitioning to Commonhold System

The UK government announced plans to ban new leasehold flats in England and Wales, shifting to a commonhold system where homeowners own a share of their building, addressing concerns over unfair service charges and lack of resident control.

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Labour Drops "Right to Switch Off" Policy Amid Business Pressure

Labour's planned "right to switch off" for workers is being dropped from its Employment Rights Bill due to business concerns; the government is considering a nine-month probation instead of the proposed six-month period demanded by unions.

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UK Leaders React to Trump-Zelensky Fallout, Focus on Ukraine Summit

On BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, UK party leaders discussed the Trump-Zelensky White House fallout and the upcoming European summit in London, focusing on Ukraine, defense spending, and the need for security guarantees. Differing approaches highlight internal UK political divisions.

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Welsh Government Budget Faces Crucial Vote

The Welsh government's £26 billion budget for 2024-25, which includes extra funding for the NHS and a £1 bus fare scheme for under-21s, is set to be voted on in the Senedd on Tuesday, with the outcome potentially impacting public services by billions of pounds.

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UK Rejects Ambassador's Ceasefire Proposal for Ukraine

The UK government rejected Ambassador Peter Mandelson's proposal for Ukraine to unilaterally declare a ceasefire, instead emphasizing ongoing diplomatic efforts with allies to achieve a comprehensive peace plan involving a coalition of willing nations and American air support.

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Zelensky Announces Mineral Deal, Addresses Truce Reports After White House Meeting

President Zelensky, speaking after a London summit, announced a mineral deal is "ready to sign" and responded to truce reports, stating he is "aware of everything", following a public disagreement at the White House.

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Conservative Peers Block UK Government's House of Lords Reform

The UK government's plan to abolish 92 hereditary peers in the House of Lords is facing significant resistance from Conservative peers, who are using delaying tactics and amendments to potentially water down or block the legislation, highlighting the challenges of constitutional reform.

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UK-US Relations Strained by Starmer's Israel Policy

Keir Starmer's Labour Party won the July 2024 UK general election, and his subsequent appointment of Richard Hermer as Attorney General, a lawyer with a history of criticizing Israeli policies, has created tension with the US under President Trump due to differing views on Israel and the Middle East...

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Reform UK Wins First Welsh Council Seat in Pontypool By-Election

Reform UK won its first Welsh council seat in the Pontypool by-election on February 13th, defeating Labour by a significant margin (457 to 259 votes), signaling a potential shift in traditionally Labour-supporting areas and prompting concerns about the UK's political landscape.

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