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Unemployment Rises as Payroll Jobs Fall After Reeves Budget

Reeves under fire as policy reversals rack up £8.2bn cost

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Rachel Reeves’s repeated policy U-turns have cost the public finances £8.2 billion, according to a new analysis that delivers the first full assessment of the government’s series of climbdowns. The Resolution Foundation said policy uncertainty remains stubbornly high despite Labour’s repeated promises to “restore stability” to economic decision-making. Using figures from the Office for Budget […]

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Prince Harry arrives in UK ‘confident and ready’ ahead of Daily Mail hacking trial

Prince Harry arrives in UK ‘confident and ready’ ahead of Daily Mail hacking trial

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The Duke of Sussex was said to be feeling “confident and ready” as he arrived in the UK ahead of a long-awaited High Court trial against Associated Newspapers, which begins on Monday. Prince Harry is one of seven high-profile claimants bringing a so-called “super claim” against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on

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NHS investigates midwifery guidance promoting ‘benefits’ of cousin marriage

NHS investigates midwifery guidance promoting ‘benefits’ of cousin marriage

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Health bosses have launched an investigation after it emerged that NHS midwives were trained using guidance that highlighted the so-called “potential benefits” of cousin marriage, despite clear medical evidence linking the practice to an increased risk of birth defects. The official midwifery guidance, used in NHS England training, reportedly described concerns about congenital diseases as

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London Could Raise Over £350m from Proposed Tourist Tax, Report Finds

London Could Raise Over £350m from Proposed Tourist Tax, Report Finds

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A proposed tourist tax in London could generate more than £350 million a year, according to a new report by Central London Forward (CLF). The analysis looked at a hypothetical 3 per cent levy on overnight stays and concluded that the capital could see a substantial boost to funding for public services and infrastructure. Central

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Tottenham Legends Bring Joy to Residents at Bayleaf Care Home in Huntingdon

Tottenham Legends Bring Joy to Residents at Bayleaf Care Home in Huntingdon

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Staff at Barchester’s Bayleaf Care Home in Huntingdon have launched a heart-warming wellbeing initiative in partnership with a local fitness instructor, aimed at enriching the lives of residents through meaningful experiences and personal connections. The initiative was inspired by Clive Edwards, a much-loved resident who moved into Bayleaf Care Home in September 2025 and quickly

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Midlands Towns Braced for Major Snow Bomb as UK Weather Hits Hard

Midlands Towns Braced for Major Snow Bomb as UK Weather Hits Hard

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The Midlands is set to be hit by a major snow bomb on Thursday, January 29, with forecasts warning of widespread snowfall across England and Scotland. Weather charts and maps from WX Charts show that the West Midlands and East Midlands will not escape the icy conditions. Counties at risk include Staffordshire, Shropshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire,

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England Launches Nationwide SEND Training for Teachers Across Schools

England Launches Nationwide SEND Training for Teachers Across Schools

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Teachers in England are set to receive specialised training in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) under a £200 million government programme aimed at strengthening inclusion across the schools system. The initiative, open to all teaching staff, will focus on adapting lessons for pupils with visual impairments, speech and language difficulties, and other additional learning

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Sunday Times 100 Tech 2026: Britain’s Fastest-Growing Startups Drive Jobs, Innovation

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Britain’s fastest-growing privately owned tech companies are driving economic growth and creating thousands of well-paid jobs, according to the Sunday Times 100 Tech 2026 ranking. The annual list highlights 100 tech firms founded in the past decade that are growing at extraordinary rates. Over the past three years alone, these companies have created 11,600 new

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Government Moves to Stop Hospitalised Killers Claiming Universal Credit

Government Moves to Stop Hospitalised Killers Claiming Universal Credit

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Killers who are sent to hospital rather than prison may no longer be able to claim Universal Credit under new government proposals aimed at closing what ministers describe as a “loophole” in the welfare system. Currently, while prisoners are banned from receiving state benefits, offenders sentenced to psychiatric hospitals remain eligible. This can amount to

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