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Labour government MPs are urging for new employment laws that would grant women and their partners paid bereavement leave in the event of a miscarriage before 24 weeks. This call to action comes from both MPs and campaign groups who are advocating for the same level of support as those who experience baby loss after 24 weeks. Anna Malnutt, who suffered three miscarriages in 2018, shared that having bereavement leave would have allowed her and...

Manfred Weber of the EPP stated they wouldn't work with groups not pro-Europe, pro-Ukraine, or pro-rule of law. While Meloni has moderated her anti-EU stance, Orbán and Fico still align with Putin and criticize Ukraine. Kickl is seen as a strict ideologue who may be harder to manage. The rise of right-wing populists at the European Council could impact EU policies, with a focus on nationalist positions and an EU à la carte approach. Raffaele...

Keir Starmer has vowed to collaborate with Elon Musk on AI growth following the billionaire's criticism of the government. Tulip Siddiq has resigned as Treasury minister amid a Bangladesh anti-corruption probe, with no evidence of improprieties found. The Independent is reporting on the situation, with Reeves denying economic turmoil as a crisis made in Downing Street and Mauritius rushing to sign a Chagos deal before Trump's inauguration. Full Article

Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams may receive taxpayer-funded compensation if the government repeals sections of the Legacy Act, according to a think-tank. Mr. Adams, who was previously blocked from compensation due to the Act, won an appeal in the Supreme Court in 2020. The government's intention to repeal certain sections of the Act has been criticized by Policy Exchange and backed by 16 peers, including Shadow Attorney General Lord Wolfson KC. Full Article

Police in London are searching for Colin Chabikwa, 15, and Mosawar Zazi, 16, in connection with the stabbing death of 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa on a bus in Woolwich earlier this month. Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee expressed condolences to Kelyan's family and thanked the community for their support, while emphasizing the ongoing efforts to locate the suspects through increased patrols and house-to-house enquiries. The Metropolitan Police are urging the public to come forward with any...

Prime Minister François Bayrou of France expressed openness to revising the unpopular pension law that raised the retirement age to 64, aiming to gain parliamentary support and maintain government stability. The law implemented by President Emmanuel Macron led to protests and political turmoil, with Mr. Bayrou now proposing discussions on potential changes. Facing economic challenges, including a rising deficit and weak growth forecast, Mr. Bayrou seeks to strike a balance between different political factions while...