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A UK campaign group, Fertility Matters At Work, is pushing for IVF to be legally recognized as a medical procedure—not an "elective" treatment—so people can take time off work for appointments without penalty. Their research reveals that over a third of those undergoing fertility treatments have thought about quitting their jobs due to the intense physical and emotional toll.

Editor’s Note: Fertility treatments are grueling, often involving frequent appointments, hormones, and emotional rollercoasters—yet many employers treat IVF like a lifestyle choice rather than a medical need. This story highlights a growing clash between outdated workplace policies and modern healthcare realities. If the campaign succeeds, it could set a precedent for better support for employees navigating infertility, something that’s still taboo in too many workplaces.

British luxury carmakers like Aston Martin and Range Rover are gearing up to flood the U.S. market as a new UK-US trade deal takes effect, with shiploads of vehicles set to depart. While the auto industry celebrates expected high demand, British farmers are fuming—they feel sacrificed in the deal, claiming their interests were traded away to protect car exports.

Editor’s Note: This story highlights the winners and losers in trade negotiations. For carmakers, it’s a big win—easier access to a lucrative market. But farmers feel sidelined, a reminder that trade deals often involve tough compromises. It also shows how industries can clash when governments pick favorites.

A new report reveals that over a quarter of UK businesses—27% to be exact—have been hit by a cyber-attack in the past year. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors warns that many companies are dangerously unprepared, risking even more disruptions if they don’t act fast. It’s a wake-up call for firms to stop "sleepwalking" into these threats.

Editor’s Note: Cyber-attacks aren’t just a tech issue—they’re a business survival issue. With so many companies getting hit, it’s clear that weak defenses are leaving doors wide open for hackers. If businesses don’t step up their security game, they could face crippling downtime, lost data, or worse. This isn’t just IT’s problem; it’s everyone’s.

A groundbreaking effort has restored and released a treasure trove of long-lost Irish historical records—spanning 700 years—that were thought gone forever after being destroyed in the civil war. These documents reveal everything from high-stakes espionage and political scandals to the everyday lives of ordinary people, covering pivotal moments like the Anglo-Norman conquest and the 1798 rebellion. Over 175,000 records (and millions of words) are now freely searchable, piecing together fragments of Ireland’s fragmented past.

Editor’s Note: Imagine entire chapters of a nation’s story suddenly reappearing after being erased. For Ireland, this isn’t just academic—it’s emotional. These records reconnect people with ancestors, clarify murky historical events, and offer scholars (or just curious folks) a clearer lens into centuries of struggle, intrigue, and resilience. It’s like finding a missing puzzle piece for a country still reckoning with its past.

A Lesotho activist, Tšolo Thakeli, was arrested after posting a video criticizing the country’s high unemployment rates and questioning Prime Minister Sam Maketane’s promises on job creation. The video quickly drew the government’s ire—armed police showed up at his home on Father’s Day, arresting him in his pajamas. Thakeli, a father of two, had been vocal about youth joblessness for years, but this time, his criticism crossed a line in the eyes of authorities.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about one activist’s arrest—it’s a worrying sign of how far some governments will go to silence dissent. When speaking out about unemployment (a very real crisis in many countries) lands you in jail, it sends a chilling message to others who might want to hold leaders accountable. For Lesotho, where joblessness is a major issue, shutting down critics instead of addressing the problem only deepens public frustration.