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Graduate Unemployment Soars as 707,000 Claim Benefits Since Pandemic

The number of unemployed graduates claiming benefits has climbed sharply since the Covid pandemic, reaching 707,000, according to a new analysis by the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ). The figure represents a 46 per cent increase since 2019, raising fresh concerns about the state of the graduate labour market and the long-term prospects of young […]

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Former Swindon Councillor Confesses to Drugging, Raping Ex-Wife

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A former Conservative councillor has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping his former wife over a period spanning more than a decade. Philip Young, 49, admitted to 48 serious sexual offences committed against Joanne Young between 2010 and 2024. Ms Young, who has waived her legal right to anonymity, was present in court as her

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Donald Trump’s Son Called UK Police From US Over London Assault, Trial Hears

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Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, contacted UK police after witnessing what he believed to be an assault on a friend in London during a video call, a court has heard. The 19-year-old was in the United States when he allegedly saw the incident unfold on 18 January 2025. Unable to call emergency services directly,

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Bruises, Stab Wounds and Drugs: Mystery Deepens Over Glasgow Man’s Death

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More than a year after 37-year-old Mikhail Ackrim was found dead on the floor of a Glasgow flat, his family say they are still no closer to understanding how or why he died. Mikhail was discovered semi-naked and face down in a bedroom at a first-floor flat in Parkhead in August 2024. Police believe he

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Big Garden Birdwatch Returns as Care Homes Join Nationwide Wildlife Count

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Care homes across the UK are preparing to take part in this weekend’s Big Garden Birdwatch, the world’s largest garden wildlife survey and a much-loved annual event within the care sector. The RSPB initiative runs from Friday 23 January to Sunday 25 January and invites people to spend just one hour counting the birds they

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Trump Blames UK Debt on Clean Energy Shift in Davos Speech

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President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of the UK government’s plans to phase out North Sea oil and gas production, claiming Britain is sitting on more than 500 years’ worth of untapped supply. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump launched a broad attack on European energy policy, accusing British ministers of

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The Pension Loophole Every Expectant Mother Should Know About

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Pregnancy often brings a long list of financial worries, from childcare costs to reduced income during maternity leave. But there is one little-known pension loophole that could actually leave expectant mothers better off and even earn them what is effectively free money. The trick lies in boosting pension contributions while you are still working and

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UK-Based 79th Group Ponzi Scheme Collapse: Investigators Target Assets to Recover £200M

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The operators of a suspected £200 million Ponzi scheme, which put thousands of investors’ life savings at risk, have been declared bankrupt as authorities work to trace and recover missing funds. Liverpool County Court last week adjudged individuals linked to 79th Group bankrupt over debts connected to the alleged investment scam, which affected investors across

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David Beckham Says Children Must Be Allowed to Make Mistakes Amid Brooklyn Family Rift

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Sir David Beckham has said parents must allow their children to make mistakes, just hours after his eldest son Brooklyn Beckham publicly announced he was cutting off all ties with his family, accusing them of being “controlling”. Speaking to CNBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the 50-year-old former England captain addressed the influence

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UK Cost of Living Pressures Return as Inflation Jumps to 3.4% in December

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UK inflation rose for the first time in five months over the Christmas period, driven by higher tobacco prices following tax increases introduced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves and a sharp rise in airfares, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said inflation increased to 3.4 per cent year-on-year in December, up from

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