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Bulletin AM briefing: Starmer U-turn, Putin on peace deal and Ashes squad announced

Sir Keir Starmer's government has abandoned plans to provide workers with day-one protection against unfair dismissal — Sir Keir Starmer's government has abandoned plans to provide workers with day-one protection against unfair dismissal (Simon Dawson/No 10 Downing Street)

Here are the five biggest stories you need to know this morning.
Keir Starmer is set to face backlash over scrapping a manifesto pledge.
The death toll of an apartment complex blaze has climbed to 128.
Trump has confirmed that a National Guard member who was shot has died.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Ukraine must cede territory and disarm for a peace deal.
Australia captain Pat Cummins will miss the second Ashes Test.