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Parental leave probe could tackle gender pay gap, says minister

Employment rights minister Justin Madders criticised a ‘piecemeal approach’ to designing the parental leave system over the past 134 years.

The Independent UK

Former U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold of Corpus Christi dies at 63

Farenthold, a local radio personality, served in Congress from 2011 to 2018 and is credited with securing funding for the port. He resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment.

The Texas Tribune

MP: Grenfell-style mistakes could be repeated over battery storage regulation

Liberal Democrat John Milne said there were ‘alarming parallels’ with the systemic failure which led to the west London tower block fire.

Evening Standard

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Employers must be stopped from using non-disclosure agreements, says ex-minister

Labour former minister Louise Haigh argued that employers cannot be trusted with this ‘tool of oppression’.

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage to speak at Trump fundraiser after 800 hours of non-MP work since election

Reform UK leader accused of neglecting Essex constituents, with eight trips to US since being elected MP in July

The Guardian - UK

Government agrees to ensure bereavement leave covers miscarriages

Ministers were also able to head off a potential rebellion from Labour MPs over calls to increase paternity leave.

Evening Standard

BMW committed to UK investment despite £600m funding pause, says minister

BMW announced it is delaying investment into its Oxford plant over the weekend, pointing to ‘multiple uncertainties facing the automotive industry’.

Evening Standard

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MPs approve paid neonatal leave to provide ‘support and reassurance’ for parents

The statutory instrument will provide parents a day-one right to up to 12 weeks of neonatal leave and pay.

Evening Standard

Rayner will ‘make no apologies’ for new landlord standards

The Deputy Prime Minister described a ‘balance’ between landlords’ and renters’ rights, adding: ‘People need homes that are safe.’

The Independent UK

Gangs stealing GPS trackers from tractors for use in Ukraine war, Commons told

Insurance claims have risen sharply after the start of the conflict in February 2022

Evening Standard

The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue: ‘I knew those were gunshots, and then realised Trump had stopped talking’

The broadcaster’s senior US correspondent on whether the election will bring more violence, the challenges of being blind in his job, and what he misses about the UK

The Guardian - UK

Tory leadership contender warns party must 'not forget' centre ground voters lost to Lib Dems and Labour

Results of the second round of Conservative leadership voting are expected at 5pm on Tuesday

Evening Standard

Why did a nursing home aide try to kill Trump? The unanswered questions from the rally shooting

A complete picture of the 20-year-old suspect is yet to emerge publicly — and details of what led up to the stunning event remain unclear

The Independent UK

Monday briefing: Will the attempt on Donald Trump’s life be a watershed moment – or a new source of division?

In today’s newsletter: On Saturday, the former president was shot at during a campaign rally leaving two dead, and two others with serious injuries – here’s what we know about that day and what might happen next

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Witnesses recall how Trump rally shooting unfolded: ‘We were praying for his safety’

From familiar remarks to solemn exits, attendees reflect on how the event turned to chaos

Newcastle Herald

'Cancer factories' or 'only way to go': nuclear divide in Hunter communities

Supporters point to reliability, opponents have cost and safety concerns.

The Independent UK

Justice secretary’s fight to protect the European Convention on Human Rights in Sunak’s Tory manifesto

Exclusive: Recording reveals justice secretary Alex Chalk’s bid to stop the Tories ditching the European Convention on Human Rights

The Guardian - UK

Campaign catchup: Farage running, Starmer bombing, Sunak sinking

In today’s newsletter: Our daily election round-up launches with Nigel Farage’s unerring ability to force everyone to talk about him

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Newcastle Herald

Why support for nuclear power is burning bright in Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook residents express support for nuclear energy.

Newcastle Herald

All aboard: The Railway Hotel in Muswellbrook listed with $3 million guide

The hotel has two poker machine entitlements.

Evening Standard

All the MPs rebelling over Sunak's Rwanda bill as two senior Tories quit

Here are all the MPs that backed amendments to Sunak's Rwanda Bill

The Texas Tribune

With 22 portable classrooms on one campus, a growing Texas school district is asking voters for $2 billion

Conroe is one of the fastest growing school districts in the state. It and other districts say they need voters to OK bonds to keep up with the influx of students.

The Guardian - UK

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Anchorage scrambles to find enough housing for the homeless before the Alaska winter sets in

Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson gained national attention this summer when he proposed buying one-way airfare out of Alaska’s largest city for anyone without housing who wanted to leave

Newsroom.co.nz

Last spin of the loom: how carpet can salvage NZ's dying wool industry

Kiwi carpet-maker Bremworth will today announce new 10-year supply contracts to provide its farmers certainty – and the agriculture minister wants agencies to look favourably on NZ wool carpets. Jonathan Milne reports.

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