In the aftermath of the deadly earthquake in central Myanmar, the military continued operations, including airstrikes, despite calls for a ceasefire to focus on assisting quake victims. Opposition armed groups declared a temporary truce to aid in emergency relief efforts, as the UN reported widespread destruction to critical infrastructure and a heightened risk of disease outbreaks. The UNHCHR issued an appeal for $16 million to support survivors, with up to 80% of structures in Mandalay collapsing and access to affected areas complicated by internet and telecommunications shutdowns imposed by the military.
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Parents entitled to new neonatal care leave and pay – here’s who is eligible
About 60,000 parents in the UK will benefit from new neonatal care leave and pay entitlement starting April 6. Working parents of babies in neonatal care up to 28 days old, with a continuous stay of seven days or longer, will be eligible for an additional 12 weeks of leave and pay. This measure aims to support families and enable parents to be with their sick babies without having to use up their existing leave,...
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