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Businesses have been recruiting from abroad rather than training UK workers for ‘far too long’, says Yvette Cooper | Politics News
The government has vowed to stop businesses recruiting foreign workers instead of training people already in the UK. Speaking to Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips, […]
Most people think leaving the EU was a mistake – but don’t expect politicians to reopen the Brexit question | Politics News
This weekend marks five years since the UK finally managed to “take back control” and leave the European Union. The referendum vote to leave was […]
The builder shortage challenging the government’s growth plans | Politics News
Chancellor Rachel Reeves this week confirmed government support for dozens of big projects to boost growth, on top of Labour’s existing promise to build 1.5 […]
Shell to install Jackdaw gas platform in North Sea despite being blocked from drilling, Sky News understands | UK News
Energy giant Shell is due to install a multi-billion pound gas platform in the North Sea this spring despite being blocked from drilling, Sky News […]
Nigel Farage compares Reform polling with Donald Trump election victory | Politics News
Nigel Farage has compared Reform UK’s rise in the polls, with Donald Trump’s recent election victory in the US. At a rally held in Tory […]
Sir Keir Starmer presses Mauritius on need for Chagos Islands deal to protect UK-US military base | Politics News
The prime minister has pressed Mauritius on the need for the Chagos Islands deal to allow “strong protections” for the UK-US military base there. Sir […]
Sir Keir Starmer has ‘absolute confidence’ in attorney general, Downing Street says | Politics News
The prime minister has “absolute confidence” in his attorney general despite negative press briefings, Downing Street has said. Lord Hermer KC has been subject to […]
AstraZeneca scraps £450m vaccine plant in Liverpool after Labour funding cut | Politics News
AstraZeneca has cancelled plans for a £450m vaccine manufacturing plant in Liverpool, blaming a cut in funding from government. The investment, announced last year in […]
Ex-minister involved in Liz Truss’s mini-budget criticised for ‘work ethic’ comments | Politics News
Opposition parties have criticised a former minister who said British people needed a greater work ethic – pointing out his record under Liz Truss. Chris […]
