Harry Potter films leave Netflix UK in licensing blow
All eight Harry Potter movies and three Fantastic Beasts spin-offs have been removed from Netflix UK as of January 1, 2026, sparking fan dismay and highlighting streaming content volatility.
All eight Harry Potter movies and three Fantastic Beasts spin-offs have been removed from Netflix UK as of January 1, 2026, sparking fan dismay and highlighting streaming content volatility.
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Labour faces accusations of a second manifesto breach in two days after watering down its promise to give workers protection from unfair dismissal from day one.
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The government has reversed its pledge to protect workers from unfair dismissal from day one, setting a new six-month qualifying period. Discover what this means for your employment rights.
The UK government has reversed its plan to grant unfair dismissal protection from day one. The right will now apply after six months. Discover the implications for businesses and workers.