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‘Shameful’ more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says adviser Alan Milburn

Milburn's calculations are based on the amount spent on 16 to 24-year-olds taking part in core employment programmes funded by the Department for Work...

UK net migration needs to fall further, says Andy Burnham

The figure was at its lowest level since 2012, excluding the Covid pandemic.Burnham, the current Greater Manchester mayor, also said the government must "get...

Government borrowing in April hit highest level since Covid

The surge in energy prices since the beginning of the Iran war has prompted analysts to cut their growth predictions for the UK economy,...

Starmer arrives in China and says UK is ‘outward-looking but focused on national interest’

A constant tug-of-warpublished at 11:46 GMT11:46 GMTFrank GardnerSecurity correspondent Image source, Getty ImagesBritain’s relationship with China can be characterised...

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer flies to China for three-day visit

Business Secretary Peter Kyle and Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby have joined the prime minister for the visit.Kyle visited Beijing in September...

Pubs to get support package after business rates backlash

Business rates are devolved in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It means each will receive a proportional amount to decide what to do with.UK...

Fifty Labour MPs sign letter objecting to Andy Burnham decision

Burnham has been seen as a potential leadership rival to Sir Keir but would have to return to Parliament in order to mount a...

Suella Braverman accuses Tories of betrayal as she defects to Reform UK

In addition to the four sitting Conservative MPs who have now switched to Reform, around 20 former Tory MPs have made the move since...

Starmer defends blocking Burnham from by-election, as mayor says he’s focusing on Manchester – live updates

'We need Andy' - or 'let's move on from the psychodrama'?published at 07:32 GMT07:32 GMT Labour's MPs are divided...

Andy Burnham’s bid to return as MP blocked by Labour ruling body

Local Government Secretary Steve Reed said the NEC had decided against Burnham's candidacy "because of the huge inconvenience to two million voters across Greater...

Decision time for Labour as Burnham waits to hear if he can stand as MP

There has been speculation that the prime minister could face a leadership challenge after the May elections, which will see votes take place in...

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