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Prime Minister Keir Starmer has described a new report into Britain’s NEET crisis as “sobering” after warnings that more than one million young people could be out of work, education or training.
Read articleResident doctors in England will stage a four-day strike from June 15 to June 19 as the long-running NHS pay dispute with the Government continues....
Read moreReform UK leader Nigel Farage has reportedly raised concerns with the Charity Commission over the political activities and charitable status of anti-extremism group Hope Not Hate....
Read moreFormer Labour councillor Srikanth Panjala has joined the Conservatives after no longer holding an elected seat in Thurrock following the 2026 local elections....
Read moreThe Green Party has selected Manchester councillor Sarah Wakefield as its candidate for the Makerfield by-election on June 18th, 2026....
Read moreFormer SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from Scottish National Party funds....
Read moreMorrisons has blamed “Government policy choices” for rising costs as the supermarket chain prepares to close around 100 stores across the UK....
Read moreThe Green Party has held the Castle ward seat on Lancaster City Council following the 2026 by-election. Full results, turnout and candidate details from the vote....
Read moreThe Liberal Democrats have held the Bridport seat on Dorset Council following the 2026 by-election. Full results, turnout figures and candidate details from the closely watched vot...
Read moreAndy Burnham has voiced support for WASPI women during the Makerfield campaign, but has he promised compensation? Here is what was said and what it could mean for campaigners....
Read moreToday Rupert Lowe launched Restore Britain’s campaign in Makerfield. With local candidate Rebecca Shepherd, the party is pushing hard on immigration, crime, and a referendum on bri...
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