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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Net migration to UK at lowest point since Covid but half of Britons think it's up

Net migration to the UK fell to its lowest level since 2021, while public belief still predicts increases.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Net migration to UK at lowest point since Covid but half of Britons think it's up

Net migration to the UK fell to its lowest level since 2021, while public belief still predicts increases.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

UK net migration falls to lowest level since pandemic

Estimated UK net migration fell to 171,000, the lowest since the pandemic, driven by fewer non-EU arrivals for work and more departures of UK and EU-plus nationals.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Starmer under fire for buying dirty Russian oil' after UK quietly eases sanctions

UK relaxed sanctions on Russian oil, allowing imports of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries, drawing criticism over potential funding of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 hours ago

Andy Burnham vows to change Labour' as he kicks off Makerfield by-election campaign

The Greater Manchester mayor launched a Makerfield by-election campaign promising change in British politics and a focus on overlooked local places.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Manchester sees biggest rise in living standards in boost for Burnham

Manchester improved inner-city living standards since 2010, reducing deprived neighbourhood shares and boosting prospects for Andy Burnham’s political return.
#cost-of-living
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Reeves' cost of living plan could see UK consumers save more than 150 million a year

Tariff cuts and a summer travel scheme aim to ease the cost-of-living crisis, while energy bills are expected to rise due to global oil and gas price increases.
fromFortune
22 hours ago
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British government's answer to cost-of-living crisis: discounts on theme park tickets, chocolate bars | Fortune

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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Reeves' cost of living plan could see UK consumers save more than 150 million a year

Tariff cuts and a summer travel scheme aim to ease the cost-of-living crisis, while energy bills are expected to rise due to global oil and gas price increases.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Reeves' summer savings drive won't stretch to energy bills

Government branding emphasizes cost-of-living relief, citing stronger economic indicators, while planning targeted winter energy support rather than a broad intervention.
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fromFortune
22 hours ago

British government's answer to cost-of-living crisis: discounts on theme park tickets, chocolate bars | Fortune

Cheaper food and discounted attractions are being offered to ease cost-of-living pressures while inflation risks remain from energy and fuel prices.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Wes Streeting insists he can win Labour leadership race despite underdog' status

Streeting launches a Labour leadership shadow campaign, claiming Starmer must stand down and outlining plans on housing, care, taxation, and refugees.
#labour-party
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Sadiq Khan backs Starmer as he warns Labour rebels against leadership contest

Labour should avoid a leadership contest and instead change delivery pace to prove July 2024 promises are achievable.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

TUC leader angry' at state of Labour but says it can recover to win next election

Working-class support for Labour is eroding, and radical change is needed to stop Reform UK from winning power.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Burnham starts byelection campaign with thinly veiled pitch for No 10

A Labour mayor launched a Makerfield byelection bid with national policy pledges and a promise to reprioritise spending, housing, immigration rules, and electoral reform.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

He's a natural': Andy Burnham's allies give his social media style a thumbs up

Andy Burnham uses humorous, combative social media replies and everyday life credibility to connect with voters in the Makerfield byelection campaign.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Burnham to launch byelection campaign as Green candidate quits after just nine hours UK politics live

Andy Burnham launches his Labour campaign for the Makerfield byelection, while the Greens reopen selection after their candidate withdrew nine hours later.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Sadiq Khan backs Starmer as he warns Labour rebels against leadership contest

Labour should avoid a leadership contest and instead change delivery pace to prove July 2024 promises are achievable.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

TUC leader angry' at state of Labour but says it can recover to win next election

Working-class support for Labour is eroding, and radical change is needed to stop Reform UK from winning power.
#uk-immigration
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 hours ago

UK net migration needs to fall further, says Andy Burnham

UK net migration needs to fall further, with settlement policy balance adjusted to protect public finances while addressing immigration concerns.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

UK net migration drops below 200,000 for first time since Covid-19 pandemic

UK net migration fell to an estimated 171,000, the lowest since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, driven by fewer non-EU work arrivals.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 hours ago

Net migration to the UK falls by nearly 50 percent amid tighter policies

Net migration to the UK fell sharply to 171,000, nearly halving to pre–post-Brexit levels as stricter measures reduced arrivals.
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fromAOL.com
1 day ago

Hundreds of migrant children put at 'significant' risk after being wrongly classified as adults - AOL

Hundreds of migrant children were wrongly assessed as adults and placed in adult accommodation or detention, with many cases still awaiting decisions.
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fromAOL.com
21 hours ago

Net migration to UK slashed by nearly half driven by fewer people coming for work - AOL

Net migration to the UK fell nearly half year-on-year to 171,000 in 12 months to December 2025, driven by fewer work and study arrivals.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 hours ago

UK net migration needs to fall further, says Andy Burnham

UK net migration needs to fall further, with settlement policy balance adjusted to protect public finances while addressing immigration concerns.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

UK net migration drops below 200,000 for first time since Covid-19 pandemic

UK net migration fell to an estimated 171,000, the lowest since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, driven by fewer non-EU work arrivals.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 hours ago

Net migration to the UK falls by nearly 50 percent amid tighter policies

Net migration to the UK fell sharply to 171,000, nearly halving to pre–post-Brexit levels as stricter measures reduced arrivals.
UK politics
fromAOL.com
1 day ago

Hundreds of migrant children put at 'significant' risk after being wrongly classified as adults - AOL

Hundreds of migrant children were wrongly assessed as adults and placed in adult accommodation or detention, with many cases still awaiting decisions.
UK politics
fromAOL.com
21 hours ago

Net migration to UK slashed by nearly half driven by fewer people coming for work - AOL

Net migration to the UK fell nearly half year-on-year to 171,000 in 12 months to December 2025, driven by fewer work and study arrivals.
#reform-uk
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Farage accounts inconsistent' with claim he bought 1.4m house with I'm A Celeb fee

The funding of Nigel Farage’s home faces renewed transparency scrutiny amid claims tied to donations and inconsistent company accounts.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 hours ago

Cafe owner 'deeply disappointed' by Reform UK visit

Reform UK faced criticism over a visit to a cafe for adults with additional needs, with disputes over whether the visit was political and whether conduct was out of order.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Farage accounts inconsistent' with claim he bought 1.4m house with I'm A Celeb fee

The funding of Nigel Farage’s home faces renewed transparency scrutiny amid claims tied to donations and inconsistent company accounts.
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 hours ago

The Isle of Wight can settle more than the digital ID argument | Computer Weekly

Digital ID policy should be modeled, piloted, evaluated, and scaled with clear objectives, public trust, evidence, and parliamentary safeguards.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Primary schools lose out as Labour slashes sport funding

Funding for primary school sport in England is to be slashed by Labour, including the abolition of a grant designed to cement the 2012 Olympic legacy, to the dismay of school leaders. The Department for Education said that the 320m fund paid directly to primary schools each year through its PE and sports premium will be scrapped and replaced by a sport partnerships network worth 193m a year to cover both primary and secondary schools.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 hours ago

Farage was issued with court judgement for 9,400 debt

Nigel Farage received a 9,400 County Court judgment in 2024 that remained unsatisfied in the public record, with Reform UK saying he was unaware of the claim.
#public-sector-it
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fromtheregister
6 hours ago

Irish Rail writes down 50M after train IT project goes off the rails

Irish Rail wrote off €50 million in a delayed train traffic management system and lost confidence it can be rolled out nationwide.
UK politics
fromtheregister
1 day ago

Think tank to UK government: You can't build the future on systems from the past

Legacy systems are worsening and threaten digital efficiency plans unless funding and remediation approaches change.
UK politics
fromtheregister
6 hours ago

Irish Rail writes down 50M after train IT project goes off the rails

Irish Rail wrote off €50 million in a delayed train traffic management system and lost confidence it can be rolled out nationwide.
UK politics
fromtheregister
1 day ago

Think tank to UK government: You can't build the future on systems from the past

Legacy systems are worsening and threaten digital efficiency plans unless funding and remediation approaches change.
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fromIrish Independent
27 minutes ago

Kerry senator told State intervention on GAA paywall 'a step too far' for government

Government intermediation on paywall screening of top GAA games is ruled out, while balancing GAA+ access with free-to-air availability remains a challenge.
UK politics
fromtheregister
8 hours ago

Burnham backlash: UK Digital ID plans in peril if Manchester mayor succeeds Starmer

Digital ID plans could face uncertainty if Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister, given his opposition and past concerns about ID card delays and non-delivery.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
7 hours ago

Starmer compared to 'Stalin' and accused of 'Soviet style crackdown' to crush dissent - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Accusations claim Keir Starmer is moving toward authoritarian suppression of dissent, including harsh responses to opposition and increased state control measures.
#brexit
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Electoral reform and reversing Brexit: they're more connected than you might think | Tom Baldwin

Labour leadership ambitions are driving renewed calls for EU re-entry, but leaders must avoid repeating Conservative mistakes about negotiating terms after Brexit.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

'You can't always get what you want,' Britain's political class proves Mick Jagger right again - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Labour leaders increasingly position Brexit as reversible by moving closer to the EU, but lack clear understanding of business and growth strategy.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Electoral reform and reversing Brexit: they're more connected than you might think | Tom Baldwin

Labour leadership ambitions are driving renewed calls for EU re-entry, but leaders must avoid repeating Conservative mistakes about negotiating terms after Brexit.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

'You can't always get what you want,' Britain's political class proves Mick Jagger right again - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Labour leaders increasingly position Brexit as reversible by moving closer to the EU, but lack clear understanding of business and growth strategy.
#neet
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fromBusiness Matters
11 hours ago

Blame the system, not the school leavers for youth unemployment, says Amazon's UK boss

The education system is failing to prepare young people for work, so blame should not fall on young people for NEET levels.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Schools are pipeline' to joblessness for many people, says ex-Labour adviser

Young people in the UK are being trapped in a rejection economy that leads to worklessness, driven by education failures, employer shortcomings, and social media harms.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
11 hours ago

Blame the system, not the school leavers for youth unemployment, says Amazon's UK boss

The education system is failing to prepare young people for work, so blame should not fall on young people for NEET levels.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Schools are pipeline' to joblessness for many people, says ex-Labour adviser

Young people in the UK are being trapped in a rejection economy that leads to worklessness, driven by education failures, employer shortcomings, and social media harms.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
11 hours ago

Five arrested as part of local elections investigation

Five arrests were made over alleged election-related conspiracy to defraud involving candidate nomination and representation in St Peter's ward.
#uk-public-finances
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fromBusiness Matters
7 hours ago

April borrowing surges to 24.3bn as debt interest bill breaks month record

Public sector net borrowing rose sharply in April 2026/27, with debt interest payments hitting a record £10.3bn and shrinking fiscal headroom for upcoming budgets.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
7 hours ago

April borrowing surges to 24.3bn as debt interest bill breaks month record

Public sector net borrowing rose sharply in April 2026/27, with debt interest payments hitting a record £10.3bn and shrinking fiscal headroom for upcoming budgets.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Green party candidate for Makerfield byelection quits after just nine hours

A Green candidate withdrew from a byelection ballot within hours after social media posts drew controversy, prompting reopened nominations and renewed campaigning.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Police appeal for information in Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor investigation

Thames Valley police seek witnesses with information on alleged misconduct, fraud, corruption, or confidential information sharing involving Prince Andrew, stressing the investigation covers many offence types.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Healey asks Farage if any of 5m gift may have come from Russia-linked profits

Provide transparency about a £5m gift, including whether any funds were linked to Russia-connected profits and whether sanctions were fully complied with by the aviation fuel supplier.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
11 hours ago

Potters win 120m rescue as government finally backs Britain's ceramics heartland

£120 million support package will help UK ceramics manufacturers invest in equipment and decarbonisation and offset high operating costs.
#vat
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fromBusiness Matters
10 hours ago

Labour eyes 1bn VAT raid on airport charges in stealth blow to family holidays

A proposed VAT charge on airport fees could raise summer flight costs, with potential backdating up to four years creating a large Exchequer windfall.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
11 hours ago

UK looks to boost tourist spots with temporary summer Vat cut

Temporary VAT cuts for tourist attractions and children’s tickets, plus free bus travel for under-15s, aim to lower family costs and support hospitality.
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fromBusiness Matters
10 hours ago

Labour eyes 1bn VAT raid on airport charges in stealth blow to family holidays

A proposed VAT charge on airport fees could raise summer flight costs, with potential backdating up to four years creating a large Exchequer windfall.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
11 hours ago

UK looks to boost tourist spots with temporary summer Vat cut

Temporary VAT cuts for tourist attractions and children’s tickets, plus free bus travel for under-15s, aim to lower family costs and support hospitality.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Ditched government projects lost taxpayer 6.6bn last year, watchdog says

Cancelled government projects and asset write-offs wasted £6.6bn in one year, with major losses from defence, transport, and the Rwanda deportation scheme.
#green-party
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fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

Former Green Party by-election candidate apologises for sharing 'false flag' post

Chris Kennedy withdrew as Green Party candidate after apologising for social media posts describing a Jewish charity ambulance attack as a “false flag.”
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Green Party candidate pulls out of by-election

Chris Kennedy withdrew from the candidate process for personal and family reasons, and the Green Party will reopen nominations and select a replacement.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Greens select nurse and committed local campaigner' as Makerfield byelection candidate

Green Party selected Chris Kennedy for the Makerfield byelection to promote lower bills, warmer homes, and a greener, fairer economy while pressing Andy Burnham.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

Former Green Party by-election candidate apologises for sharing 'false flag' post

Chris Kennedy withdrew as Green Party candidate after apologising for social media posts describing a Jewish charity ambulance attack as a “false flag.”
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Green Party candidate pulls out of by-election

Chris Kennedy withdrew from the candidate process for personal and family reasons, and the Green Party will reopen nominations and select a replacement.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Greens select nurse and committed local campaigner' as Makerfield byelection candidate

Green Party selected Chris Kennedy for the Makerfield byelection to promote lower bills, warmer homes, and a greener, fairer economy while pressing Andy Burnham.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
12 hours ago

Sligo landlords paid 7.5m by County Council last year

€7.5m was paid to private landlords in 2025 through HAP, RAS, and LTSHLS, prompting calls to stop subsidising private housing and invest in public housing.
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fromwww.bbc.com
8 hours ago

Rape sentences for teen boys unduly lenient, says Jess Phillips

Non-custodial youth sentences for filmed rapes were condemned as unduly lenient and damaging, with social media influence cited as driving “raping for content.”
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fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours ago

'I don't understand' - council meeting descends into chaos

Kirklees Council failed to elect a leader after voting was postponed due to councillors admitting they did not understand all the rules.
#reproductive-rights
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Inside the dirty tricks campaigns trying to stop Andy Burnham in race for No 10

Journalism without paywalls and on-the-ground reporting supports fact-based coverage amid political messaging and internal party conflict.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

MAFS UK could face police investigation over deeply concerning' rape claims

Police investigation is likely after allegations of rape during filming of Married at First Sight UK, with Channel 4 and CPL urged to thoroughly examine claims.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Inside the dirty tricks campaigns trying to stop Andy Burnham in race for No 10

Journalism without paywalls and on-the-ground reporting supports fact-based coverage amid political messaging and internal party conflict.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

MAFS UK could face police investigation over deeply concerning' rape claims

Police investigation is likely after allegations of rape during filming of Married at First Sight UK, with Channel 4 and CPL urged to thoroughly examine claims.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Pensions warning issued to 15 million Britains check if you're affected

About 15 million people in the UK are under-saving for retirement, with women, low and middle-income earners, and the self-employed at highest risk.
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fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Taps could run dry without urgent action on drought, peers warn ministers

England faces worsening water shortages unless rain capture, storage, and reuse expand quickly to prevent supply shortfalls and drought impacts.
#wealth-tax
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Streeting calls for equal tax on income and capital gains in Labour leadership pitch

A wealth tax would equalise taxation of asset gains and earned income, raising revenue and addressing unfairness that penalises work and harms economic productivity.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Streeting calls for equal tax on income and capital gains in Labour leadership pitch

A wealth tax would equalise taxation of asset gains and earned income, raising revenue and addressing unfairness that penalises work and harms economic productivity.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Senior civil servants to get bonuses for first time to reward doers, not talkers'

Senior civil servants will receive performance bonuses under a new pay system rewarding top performers with fewer, higher bonuses and improved progression.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Prospect of Labour leadership race brings out different sides of rivals

Labour faces overlapping political contests that force Burnham and Streeting to prove credibility on migration and fiscal rules while leadership uncertainty persists.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

The implosion of Keir Starmer's Labour

Six prime ministers in 10 years raise questions about whether Britain can avoid another period of political instability as Starmer’s authority appears to slip.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

The Irish Independent's view: Answers to housing crisis won't be found in infantile squabbles

Rent increases and eviction levels have surged alongside rent-control changes, intensifying stress for renters and raising questions about policy effectiveness.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Andy Burnham to back electoral reform if he becomes prime minister

Electoral reform should reduce point-scoring and enable long-term, problem-solving politics focused on places rather than parties.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Dublin gangland figure brings extremist views to Irish mainstream on campaign trail

Hostility toward newcomers, especially Black immigrants and Muslims, has become mainstream in Ireland’s Dublin Central byelection.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Rachel Reeves tells foul-mouthed Reform UK heckler good manners matter

Rachel Reeves rebuked a foul-mouthed heckler with a message about good manners, prompting support from some Conservative figures.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Private sector workers face worst real pay squeeze since 2022 as oil-driven inflation bites

Real take-home pay in Britain’s private sector faces a sharp squeeze as oil-driven inflation rises faster than slowing earnings growth.
#hs2
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fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

HS2 reset to punch 33bn black hole in Britain's public finances

HS2 costs have risen to £102bn, creating a £18bn–£33bn funding gap that will require additional public money, likely via budget cuts and/or tax rises.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

HS2 is the wildest white elephant in British history. Please put it out of its misery | Simon Jenkins

HS2 costs are projected to rise to 102.7bn and train services may not begin until 2039.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

HS2 reset to punch 33bn black hole in Britain's public finances

HS2 costs have risen to £102bn, creating a £18bn–£33bn funding gap that will require additional public money, likely via budget cuts and/or tax rises.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

HS2 is the wildest white elephant in British history. Please put it out of its misery | Simon Jenkins

HS2 costs are projected to rise to 102.7bn and train services may not begin until 2039.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

All this talk about difficult' cuts, yet the largest part of Britain's welfare bill is never mentioned. Why? | Zoe Williams

IMF guidance urges maintaining spending limits, tightening welfare costs, and improving public-service efficiency while protecting vulnerable people.
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fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Youth jobs in retreat: IFS warns Britain is sliding back to Covid-era lows

Youth payrolled employment has fallen sharply since late 2022, pushing more young people into NEET status and raising fears of long-term scarring effects.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Net migration to UK falls by nearly 50% after Labour's vow to cut numbers

Net migration to the UK fell nearly 50% to 171,000, driven mainly by fewer non-EU work arrivals, boosting the government’s migration-reduction agenda.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Assisted dying bill could return after ballot for private member's bills

Assisted dying bill revival depends on persuading another MP to reintroduce it in the Commons after ballot results.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Patrick Kielty's 'Late Late Show' return in jeopardy as RTE battles latest pay saga

RTÉ has begun contingency planning for Patrick Kielty’s Late Late Show return amid delays tied to the director general’s pay controversy.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

What are the allegations against Married At First Sight UK?

Two women say they were raped during filming of dating show Married At First Sight UK (MAFS UK), while a third has described an allegation of a non-consensual sex act. The women, who outlined the allegations in a BBC Panorama documentary aired on Monday, claimed that Channel 4 programme did not do enough to protect them.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Reform's youngest leader now running two councils

Finch responded by suggesting it would be "the first thing on the bonfire" when Reform looks to reshape the council. Speaking following his election to the role of leader, Finch said: "The Borough Council needs drastic change." He added: "We are going to put the people of Nuneaton and Bedworth first. We're going to put veterans, young care leavers and the most vulnerable first on our lists of priorities, not people who have come from outside of the Borough."
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#vat-reduction
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
22 hours ago

UK launches Great British Summer Savings' to ease family costs

VAT will be temporarily reduced from 20% to 5% for children’s leisure and meals, lowering costs for theme parks, theatres, zoos, and museums in summer 2026.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Reeves cuts VAT on summer days out to 5% as part of cost of living support

VAT will be cut to 5% on summer attractions and children’s meals, while fuel duty increases and some food import tariffs will be suspended to reduce household costs.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
22 hours ago

UK launches Great British Summer Savings' to ease family costs

VAT will be temporarily reduced from 20% to 5% for children’s leisure and meals, lowering costs for theme parks, theatres, zoos, and museums in summer 2026.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Reeves cuts VAT on summer days out to 5% as part of cost of living support

VAT will be cut to 5% on summer attractions and children’s meals, while fuel duty increases and some food import tariffs will be suspended to reduce household costs.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Galway West candidates weigh in on Dr Margaret Connolly detention and Irish neutrality ahead of poll

Galway West by-election candidates express solidarity with detained Irish citizens and call for priority action on the Occupied Territories Bill and support for Palestine.
fromwww.bbc.com
23 hours ago

Ministers want new voting system in place for possible Manchester mayor race

Ministers are speeding up the implementation of a new voting system to ensure it will be in place in the event of mayoral election in Greater Manchester this year. The changes would see a switch from First Past The Post (FPTP) - used in general elections - to the Supplementary Vote system. Under the Supplementary Vote system, voters get to choose a first and second choice. If no single candidates wins more than 50% of the vote share after first preference votes are counted, the top two candidates go into a run-off second round in which second preference votes from the eliminated candidates are taken into account.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Nightlife chief brands Chancellor's summer VAT cut a 'superficial fix' that abandons clubs and festivals

“The Government's latest VAT announcement is not just a missed opportunity, it is a glaring example of short-term thinking and a fundamental misunderstanding of the UK's leisure and cultural economy,” Kill said. “While positioning this as support for families, the policy completely overlooks and effectively sidelines the night-time economy, including festivals, clubs, live music venues and late-night cultural spaces that have been fighting to survive under relentless financial pressure.”
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fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

The Guardian view on the Mountbatten-Windsor papers: they expose the collapse of Britain's 'good chap' state | Editorial

Royal status outweighed business expertise in UK trade diplomacy appointments, leaving key risk questions unasked and creating dangerous exposure after the Epstein scandal.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Sir Desmond Swayne tops private members bill ballot

Winning the private members bill ballot gives a backbench MP the best chance to advance legislation, but limited time can cause bills to run out.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Children in England to be offered free bus trips this August

Children aged five to 15 will travel for free on participating local buses in England in August, the chancellor will announce on Thursday. Rachel Reeves is to reveal a 100m fare-free scheme designed to relieve some of the ongoing cost-of-living pressures. The Labour government will also suspend tariffs on more than 100 types of products including biscuits, chocolate, and dried fruit and nuts.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

No evidence of formal security vetting when Andrew became UK trade envoy, minister says

No evidence shows formal due diligence or security vetting occurred before Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s 2001 trade envoy appointment.
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