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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,...

Andy Burnham seeks permission to stand in by-election

As a directly-elected mayor, Burnham has to get approval from Labour's ruling national executive committee before he can enter the race to be the...

Angela Rayner to back calls for Burnham to be allowed to stand in by-election

Opinion among Labour MPs is divided over whether Burnham should come back to the Commons.In a social media post appearing to back Burnham, Jo...

Andy Burnham faces decision on bid to return as MP

Burnham does not have to decide straight away if he wants to throw his hat into the ring, as Gwynne has yet to formally...

Ex-Labour minister quits as MP, paving way for Andy Burnham return to Parliament

Asked about the speculation over Gwynne's seat, Sir Keir said: "It is a very early stage, and the National Executive Committee of the Labour...

UK holds off joining Trump’s peace board over Putin concerns

Diplomatic relations between the US and the UK are on shakier ground after Trump threatened to impose tariffs on European nations if his demand...

Latest twist in Trump diplomacy brings relief for Starmer

By Tuesday morning, it looked like the answer could be yes, with the president sounding off in capital letters about the government's deal to...

I will not yield to Trump’s pressure on Greenland, says PM

I will not yield to Trump's pressure on Greenland, says PM

UK defends Chagos Islands deal after Trump calls handover ‘act of great stupidity’

Before signing the deal, the UK offered Trump an effective veto, because of its implications for US security.Allies of the president had criticised the...

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